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Join us for an engaging and practical two part course that builds on the foundational learning from Inclusive Mindset: Building the Foundation for Supporting Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
Each session is designed to equip you with actionable strategies and tools to effectively implement inclusive practices for students with significant cognitive and complex disabilities.
Session 1: November 4, 2025 - 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Session 2: November 6, 2025 - 4:30pm - 7:30pm
This course is the first in a three-part series. Please watch for upcoming announcements regarding the release of Parts Two and Three."
Part 2: Inclusive Practices: Practical Tools for Supporting Students with Intellecutal and Developmental Disabilities
Part 3: Inclusive Leadership: Coaching and Mentoring Educators Supporting Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Courses
Incl Mindset: Building the Foundation for Supporting Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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Course Description
Participants will learn why and how to include students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Participants will examine research around the benefits of including students with IDD in the general education classroom and learn collaboration tools and strategies for evidence-based inclusive practices. This course is most beneficial for special education teachers, general education teachers, administrators, ESPs (paraeducators), and ESAs (counselors, SLPs, OTs). Participants are encouraged to come with their team to begin planning for inclusion. This course is approved for CCDEI clock hours.Course Objectives
-Participants will demonstrate an understanding of what a “significant cognitive disability” is and services around inclusion.
-Participants will demonstrate an understanding of why inclusive practices benefit students with and without disabilities. (Leading for Educational Equity)
-Participants will learn the value and importance of seeing students as a whole person, including family and community culture, to support collaborative inclusive practices. (Student, Family, and Community Engagement and Learning Partnerships)
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