Inclusive Practices
PCG is providing multiple supports for educators to promote inclusive practices with the overarching theme of "Implementing a Framework for Inclusion". This includes training opportunities for teachers, including the creation and implementation of Special Education Playbook for Teachers, and statewide professional development sessions and intensive Inclusive Practices trainings for select, targeted schools. Directors also have training opportunities via Playbook and live sessions to instill the knowledge and skills required for the next generation of special education leaders to lead and sustain change, reach effectiveness, and ultimately improve outcomes for students with disabilities.
Sessions provided in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year include:
Session 1 - Setting the Stage for Inclusion
Session 2 - Take Action and Create a Plan
Session 3 - Reflecting, Adjusting, and Moving Forward
Trainings and Materials
Attendance and Survey Forms
Participants should use the following links to access necessary sign-in and survey forms during training sessions:
Inclusive Practices Onsite Sessions Sign-In Form
Inclusive Practices Parking Lot
Inclusive Practices - Setting the Stage for Inclusion Survey (Onsite Session)
Implementing a Framework for Inclusion: Session 1-Setting the Stage for Inclusion (In-Person)
During Session 1 - Setting the Stage for Inclusion, participants will gain a foundational understanding of Inclusive Practices, with a focus on the critical objectives of:
Understanding the need for change in the approach to inclusion.
Identifying critical members of an inclusive team.
Engaging in the process for creating an inclusive vision.
Training Resources
Link to Building an Inclusive Team Template
Link to Inclusive Practices Framework
Link to Inclusive Vision Statement Template
Implementing a Framework for Inclusion: Session 2 -Take Action and Create a Plan (In-Person)
During Session 2 - Take Action and Create a Plan, participants will expand their understanding of Inclusive Practices, with a focus on the critical objectives of:
Describing the importance of assessing current inclusive practices.
Selecting additional inclusive practices or strategies to implement.
Identifying the necessary steps for creating an action plan to increase inclusive practices.
Training Resources
Link to Assessing Current Inclusive Practices
Link to Best Practice Instructional Strategies Guide
Link to Inclusive Action Plan Template with Sample
Implementing a Framework for Inclusion: Session 3 -Reflecting, Adjusting, and Moving Forward (In-Person)
During Session 3 - Reflecting, Adjusting, and Moving Forward, participants will expand their understanding of Inclusive Practices, with a focus on the critical objective of:
Understanding the importance of securing small wins while implementing action plans.
Defining critical elements of the reflection process.
Identifying methods for ensuring the inclusive practices become the norm.
Training Resources
Course # 303680: Implementing a Framework for Inclusion -Setting the Stage for Inclusion (Virtual)
During Session 1 - Setting the Stage for Inclusion, participants will gain a foundational understanding of Inclusive Practices, with a focus on the critical objectives of:
Understanding the need for change in the approach to inclusion.
Identifying critical members of an inclusive team.
Engaging in the process for creating an inclusive vision.
Training Resources
Link to Building an Inclusive Team Template
Link to Inclusive Practices Framework
Link to Inclusive Practices Self-Assessment
Link to Inclusive Vision Statement Template
Course # 303680: Implementing a Framework for Inclusion -Take Action and Create a Plan (Virtual)
During Session 2 - Take Action and Create a Plan, participants will expand their understanding of Inclusive Practices, with a focus on the critical objectives of:
Describing the importance of assessing current inclusive practices.
Selecting additional inclusive practices or strategies to implement.
Identifying the necessary steps for creating an action plan to increase inclusive practices.
Training Resources
Link to Assessing Current Inclusive Practices
Link to Best Practice Instructional Strategies Guide
Link to Inclusive Action Plan Template with Sample
Course # 303680: Implementing a Framework for Inclusion -Reflecting, Adjusting, and Moving Forward (Virtual)
During Session 3 - Reflecting, Adjusting, and Moving Forward, participants will expand their understanding of Inclusive Practices, with a focus on the critical objective of:
Understanding the importance of securing small wins while implementing action plans.
Defining critical elements of the reflection process.
Identifying methods for ensuring the inclusive practices become the norm.
Training Resources