Essential elements of inclusive schools

1. Essential Elements
Of
Inclusive Schools
Julian Emmanuel B. Daclison

2. An Inclusive School Climate
• Collaboration
• School as community
• Appreciation for diversity

3. Student Engagement
• Recognition of students’ strengths and needs
• Stimulating environment
• Organized structure

4. Inclusive instructional programs
• Comprehensive
• Balanced
• Access to the core curriculum
• Differentiated instruction
• Ongoing assessment and monitoring
• Multi-level practices
• Accommodations
• Intensive instruction as needed

5. Supportive Classrooms
• Community of learners
• High expectations
• High levels of communication

6. Shared Effort and Commitment
• Appreciation for diversity
• School structure
• Administrative support
• Range of services
• Professional development
• Parent/Community involvement