Creating Inclusive Learning Experiences

Students who struggle in class—whether with academics, behavior, or both—or who have special needs require swift and focused support from teachers, administrators, and the school as a whole.

Check out these ASCD resources and learn how you can create inclusive learning experiences and help ensure that all students receive the best possible education.

Books About Inclusive Learning Experiences


Causes & Cures in the Classroom: Getting to the Root of Academic and Behavior Problems		Hanging In: Strategies for Teaching the Students Who Challenge Us Most		Learning in the Fast Lane: 8 Ways to Put ALL Students on the Road to Academic Success		How to Support Struggling Students		A Principal's Guide to Special Education

Free Infographic: Getting to the Root Causes of Why Students Struggle

Sometimes the reasons students struggle in school are tied to brain
development that causes problems with executive functions. Once you know the traits of those who need support, you can analyze the root causes of their struggles.

Dig into the root causes of attention and focus problems with this infographic based on the ASCD book Causes & Cures in the Classroom.

See the full-size infographic (PDF)

Videos About Inclusive Learning Experiences

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	Everyone Included: Redefining Special Education and Student Support for Today's Teacher Videos			Fostering Resilient Learners: Strategies for Creating a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom Video

Free Webinars About Inclusive Learning Experiences

"Hanging In: Working with Challenging Students"

with Jeffrey Benson

Watch the webinar.

"How to Support Struggling Students"

with Robyn Jackson

Watch the webinar.

Free Podcasts About Inclusive Learning Experiences

Inclusive Learning: Meeting Each Student’s Special Needs (August 2011) with Timothy Shriver, Evan Heller, and Latoya Dean
Respecting and Reflecting School Culture (October 2012) with members of the Special Olympics National Youth Activation Committee
Leading and Changing School Culture (October 2012) with members of the Special Olympics National Youth Activation Committee and a special education teacher from Wyoming

Video Platform Channels About Inclusive Learning Experiences

The PD In Focus platform offers a rich library of on-demand video content for educators' collaborative professional development.

Conducting an Effective IEP Meeting Aligned with the Common Core	Watch as a school team—composed of a school principal, special education teacher, language arts teacher, and math teacher—meets with the parent of a special needs student and engages in an annual review that uses the Common Core State Standards to help inform his goals.
Implementing RTI in Secondary Schools	See what schools do to help struggling students close achievement gaps by following a high school freshman through an RTI approach that features research-based strategies that emphasize universal screening, diagnostic assessment, and a three-tiered instructional intervention.

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