Best Practices in Inclusive Education: Wisconsin Summer Institute

2011 Handouts

All handouts are needed at the Institute unless noted as Supplemental

Any forum handouts not posted below will be provided at the Institute.


General Session #1 Topic: “Dwelling in Possibility: The Values, Beliefs & Habits of Inclusive Schools”

A. Joyful Learning: Using Active & Collaborative Structures to Differentiate Instruction
Joyful Learning
Ida B. Wells-Barnett
Toss-a-Story

B. Creating Safety

C. Increasing Opportunities for Post-Secondary Educational Experiences: The Wisconsin State Plan
Think College (supplemental)

D. The Co-teaching Role of Speech & Language in a High School General Education Class
Role of Speech and Language (posted after institute)

F. A Land We Can Share: Access to the Literate Community for ALL
A Land We Can Share

G. Employment First: Transition From School to Work

H. Collaboration, Planning & Instruction for the Success of ALL Students

I. Parents’ Perspectives on Fostering Self-Determination in Children and Youth with Disabilities: Strategies for Schools
Self-Determination (supplemental)

K. Challenges & Strategies for Educating Students with Mental Illness
Mental Health

L. Brain Trauma & the Educational Implications
Brain Trauma (ppt)

M. An Overview of Wisconsin’s Vision for Response to Intervention
Vision for RtI (ppt) (supplemental)
FAQ's about RtI (supplemental)
RtI Roadmap (supplemental)
RtI Resources and Tools (supplemental)

N. Instructional Design

General Session #2 Topic: “What Cindy CAN Do”

P. The Power of Storytelling

Q. Sherman Middle: A School of Change

R. My Journey Through Inclusive Schooling as a Young Deaf Woman

S. Team or Individual Planning Option

T. Positive Behavior Supports in Your Classroom

U. Current Best Practices for Preschool Children & the Application to K-12 Students
Current Best Practices (ppt)
Decision Tree
Decision Tree B1, B2, B3
Decision Tree B4, B5
Decision Tree R
Benefits of Inclusion
Policy Advisory

V. Common Core Standards in the Inclusive Classroom
Common Core Standards (ppt)