Inclusion Resources
Hallmarks of Inclusive Education The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004) states that: “(1) To the maximum extent appropriate children with disabilities...are educated with children who are non- disabled; and (2) Special classes, separate schooling or other removal of children with disabilities from the general education classroom occurs only when education in regular classes with the use of supplementary aids and services cannot be achieved satisfactorily.” Hallmarks of Inclusive Education High standards Research-based strategies Array of supports & services Flexible environments Administrative leadership Cooperation & Collaboration Expanding roles & responsibilities Ongoing staff development	New Jersey's Vision for Inclusive Schools (.pdf file) Presented by Roberta Wohle, NJ Dept. of Education, Office of Special Education Programs and Debra Jennings, Statewide Parent Advocacy Network
	*Visión de Nueva Jersey para Escuelas Inclusivas* (.pdf document) Presentado por Roberta Wohle, Departamento de Educación del Estado de Nueva Jersey, Oficina de Programas de Educación Especial Y Debra Jennings, Red Estatal De Defensoría De Padres
	Positive Behavior Support: A Primer for Parents and Professionals .pdf document
Links: NJ Coalition for Inclusive Education http://njcie.net/ Universal Design for Learning - CAST http://www.cast.org/research/udl/index.html Learning Resource Centers http://www.state.nj.us/education/lrc/	*Handouts:* Inclusion Resources - NJCDD http://www.njcdd.org/Publications/ inclusion-resources.pdf Placement In The Least Restrictive Environment Memo - DOE http://www.nj.gov/education/ specialed/lre/lre2.htm
Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)Websites .pdf document	*Developing an IEP for the Least Restrictive Environment* .pdf document
Inclusion Mini-Conference Resources (All documents are .pdf files) *Assistive Technology* Keynote Presentation Powerpoint English \| Spanish Assistive Technology Performance Area Checklist for Parents English \| Spanish AT Decision Making Throughout the IEP Process English \| Spanish Assistive Technology Resources for Parents and Families AT Trial Period Implementation Plan
July 14 & 21st, 2009 Inclusion Teleconferences Understanding the Assessment and Design of Effective Behavior Support Part 1 Materials Listen to an audio file of the teleconference - Pt. 1 mp3 file - 16.9 MB Part 2 Materials Listen to an audio file of the teleconference - Pt. 2 mp3 file - 15 MB

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