Together We Can!
The Washington Association of Educational Service Districts (AESD) is offering professional learning opportunities for educators, leaders, and school leadership teams via Inclusionary Practices courses. The purpose is to support educators with developing and implementing sustainable systems, structures, and practices that support all students with meaningful access and engagement in inclusive learning environments.
Inclusionary Practices (IP) utilizes Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as an approach to inclusive education and a framework for instructional design.
Professional Learning Opportunities
Our team has collaborated with others around the nation to design professional learning courses that will allow school and district teams to begin and/or continue their journey with inclusive practices and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
These courses aim to support school and district leaders in increasing inclusionary practices, especially for two groups of students experiencing the high rates of exclusion from general education settings:
- Students with intellectual and developmental disabilities and
- Black students with disabilities
New courses are currently being worked on and will be available later this summer.
Resources for Inclusive Practices
Self Assessment Toolkit
Inclusive practices work starts with self-assessment! Here is a toolkit with choices for self-assessment to determine strengths and needs in regard to inclusive practices at the building and district levels. In using this toolkit you will be on your way to identifying areas that could be supported by your strategic plan at the district level.
Classroom Observation Toolkit
AESD Inclusionary Practices is working to support the development of a culture of observation, data use, and continuous improvement in buildings. Leveraging the power of asset-based practice, using classroom observation tool, helps teachers work smarter, not harder, by building on strengths while closing gaps. In this toolkit there are options for selecting the tools, resources, and processes that support your needs as well as strategic plans.
Regional Coordinators
Inclusionary Practices is supported by a group of dedicated ESD leaders committed to a more inclusive future. If your district is interested in participating, or for more information, please contact your regional coordinator or Cassie Stevens, Project Director or complete the Request Information form below.
ESD 113
Jenny Parker
ESD 114
Ann Renker
ESD 121
Mary Waldron
ESD 123
Kelley Correio
ESD 171
Lisa Avila
ESD 189
Cassie Stevens