Introduction: Inclusion as we see it -- pt. 1. Building an inclusive school. Ch. 1. Developing a school-wide code of conduct ; Ch. 2. Developing a school-wide behavior plan as a teaching tool ; Ch. 3. Building a culture where all students belong ; Ch. 4. Learning as a journey -- pt. 2. Teaching so all students can learn. Ch. 5. Planning lessons with the end in mind ; Ch. 6. Making adaptations and modifications to improve learning -- pt. 3. Taking "ownership" of all students. Ch. 7. Creating a resource model ; Ch. 8. Implementing class reviews ; Ch. 9. MAPS: planning for individual students -- Appendix 1: People search strategy -- Appendix 2: Think of a time strategy -- Appendix 3: Forms for curriculum adaptations -- Annotated bibliography of classroom resources -- Professional bibliography -- Index.
Summary
Explores concrete ways for creating classroom cultures that promote belongingness, and thus safety. It provides lesson plans and identifies numerous resources that further teaching about belonging. Based on extensive classroom experience, the resource presents many strategies that have been used successfully in schools.