As an educator, you bridge what you know from research with policy and practice to ensure your students with disabilities receive the high-quality instruction and supports they need in order to thrive. This month, we offer a variety of resources to inform your efforts.

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Full Inclusion for Students with Disabilities: A Research Roundup

What does research tell us about full inclusion in general education classrooms for students with disabilities? Our REL West team conducted an in-depth survey of published research — prioritizing rigorous study designs in their search methodology — to uncover eight useful studies that explore the topic.

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PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Challenges, Strategies, and Tools for Inclusive Classrooms

The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework promotes effective instruction for diverse learners. In our two-day summer institute, master how to use the framework and other essential research-based teaching and instructional planning strategies.

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Aligning Systems to Improve Results for Students with Disabilities

The majority of students qualifying for special education spend most of their school day in general education classrooms, where Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) can enhance instruction. Read more from the National Center for Systemic Improvement about MTSS and other ways to improve results for students with disabilities.

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INSIGHTS

Building Supports for Students with Disabilities in Mathematics

Developing a culture of high expectations and encouraging teacher collaboration top this action list for districts.

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Special Education Systems Review: A Roadmap for Change

Halifax County Schools launched a thorough, top-down review of its special education system with an eye toward improvement. Hear about it directly from the superintendent.

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REL WEst news Full Inclusion for Students with Disabilities: A Research Roundup

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING Challenges, Strategies, and Tools for Inclusive Classrooms

RESOURCE Aligning Systems to Improve Results for Students with Disabilities

INSIGHTS Building Supports for Students with Disabilities in Mathematics

ARCHIVED WEBINAR Special Education Systems Review: A Roadmap for Change