In this report, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights makes 11 recommendations for ensuring that children with disabilities receive an inclusive education, are empowered to have a voice and advocate on their own behalf, and that systems enact policies to prevent institutionalization, abuse, violence, and exploitation.
UN Report on Inclusive Ed as Human Rights 2019 Read More »
This UNESCO report looks at social, economic, and cultural mechanisms that discriminate against vulnerable children, youth, and adults, keeping them out of education or marginalized in it.
Global Report on Inclusive Education 2020 Read More »
This document from the CEEDAR Center covers educator preparation to teach struggling learners, including students with disabilities, to meet college-and-career-ready standards.
Published by the CEEDAR Center in collaboration with the Council of Chief State School Officers, this document provides State Education Agencies and local administrators with actionable steps to cultivate competencies for effective principal leadership.
Promoting Principal Leadership for the Success of Students with Disabilities Read More »
This brief by the National Institute of Urban School Improvement describes the characteristics of inclusive leaders and how they can support inclusive schools.
Principals of Inclusive Schools Read More »
This study examines the efforts and actions of one principal and her team in building a more inclusive and high-performing elementary school in a large urban school district.
In this document, we provide the historical context for educating children and youth with extensive support needs and how we have moved into a new understanding of what truly “functional” life skills are for any person, including a checklist to identify if skills are “functional” for a child or youth with an Individualized Education Program.
21st Century Functional Life Skills Read More »
When students have been in separate special education classes, are moving from elementary to middle or high school, or are finding success in general education settings to be a challenge, this document provides a process that helps create vision, identify support needs, and rally the team to take action.
Making Action Plans (MAPs) Read More »
This guide provides an introduction to self-advocacy, as well as explains how to implement it in schools with lessons.
Self-Advocacy Guide and Curriculum Read More »
This guide provides principals a general overview of their role as they develop a culture of collaboration and support the changing roles of educators.
Moving Toward Equity Through Inclusive Schooling: Considerations for Administrators Read More »
