Inclusion in Tampa
' With a little help from his friends'. Henry's inclusion is truly a group effort led by this determined 13 year old self advocate .
' With a little help from his friends'. Henry's inclusion is truly a group effort led by this determined 13 year old self advocate .
Why would a parent of an autistic child decide that it is better not to listen to other autistics? Why? I, Too, Want to Understand.
Tonight, Terri and I had the tables turned on us!
The longer there is a strong distinction between general and special education the worse it is for students who are labeled with a disability. It perpetuates the language of Us and Them...
Paula Kluth's strategies for teachers who might be reluctant or don't know where to begin with inclusion on The Inclusive Class Roundtable, as well as some of our favorite things from her website, PaulaKluth.com.
The guests on the show are leaders in the inclusion community. They all brought something unique to the table, but they had one thing in common- respect and dedication to all learners.
Having taught at the primary, secondary and college levels, Dr.
The National Center on Inclusive Education (NCIE) at the University
Access to the General Curriculum for Students with Disabilities: A Brief
Inclusive Education, as defined and described by education experts, is
On Friday, October 26, 2012 at 9 AM Eastern Standard Time, The Inclusive Class Podcast proudly presents a one hour long roundtable event on Blog Talk Radio. This event brings together experts in the area of inclusive education to discuss and respond with practical techniques when schools say 'NO' to inclusion.
This event brings together experts in the area of inclusive education to discuss and respond with practical techniques when schools say 'NO' to inclusion.
Inclusive schools need to become a reality for all students
How did we get here? How did we get to a point that our 13 year old son has to fight for the rights that are already his under federal law? How did we get to a place where a pretty reserved kid has the courage, the will, to do this?
Henry Miles Frost and his service dog, Denzel, protest outside
It should always be the objective of public education to serve all students no matter what their disability label. It should always be the objective to give the right amount of support for all children.
Really, this is number one. Please presume my competence.
#4 Please focus on My Strengths. I have many. We all do.
What Henry is doing is advocating for his rights, at the same time that he reminds us of our own rights and about how far we still have to go.
Top ten things I want you to know. Number 3: Please talk directly to me, not to my support person.
Top ten things Autistic student wants teachers, therapists and friends to know about students with special needs... they may be shocking to some of you, but hopefully to most they are exactly what you expect. Here's number 2.
No one wants to be the excluded one, the one to stand alone in silence, the one left out of the conversation. No one wants to be forgotten. So why are some individuals treated this way? Luckily it just takes one person to stand up and include, and the rest will follow. Be that person, take a stand, make a difference.
Henry takes his bi-partisan message of inclusion and civil rights for all to the Republican National Convention.
Inclusion, Martin Luther King, Jr, The Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and education.
Today is the first time that Henry has not had a First day of School. He is not allowed to go to his neighborhood school that is about 200 yards from our home.
"All of these children have one thing in common. They were always having to prove themselves, over and over and over again." Ray Ellis
I am so thrilled to share the with you, which
New York City’s pilot for special education inclusion has moved
Educators from Mesquite Elementary School, in Tucson, Arizona, have provided
Tim Villegas of Think Inclusive on the motivation to change from educating students with disabilities in segregated settings to inclusive settings where all means all.
My hope is that ThinkInclusive.us can create a bridge between educators, parents, and advocates (including self-advocates) to promote ideas, innovation and inspiration to change our world to be more accepting and value each and every human being.