Topic Area: Building Partnerships with Families
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Cultivating a Strong Assistive Technology Program
This resource from The Arc provides practical guidance on developing and sustaining strong assistive technology (AT) programs in schools and districts. It highlights best practices for evaluating student needs, integrating AT into instruction, training staff, and partnering with families to ensure students with disabilities have the tools they need to access learning and thrive.
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Voices of Change: Inside the EALA Community of Action
In this Think Inclusive episode, members of the EALA Community of Action share insights from an intensive 36-hour innovation sprint that brought together 22 organizations. The conversation explores how co-design, creativity, and community-driven approaches can generate real solutions for inclusive education. It also features two winning projects awarded funding to advance their ideas, offering a…
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From Vision to Action: The Collaboration Behind Inclusion Today
This podcast episode from Think Inclusive spotlights how the Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA) and the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education (MCIE) worked together to move inclusive education from concept to practice. It highlights a national campaign launched to expand inclusive learning environments, reflecting on the collaborative process, shared vision, and strategies that can guide…
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The Power of Examples in Action: Catalyzing Change for All Learners
The EALA School Study Tours Learning Agenda Research Brief showcases how guided school visits, reflection protocols, and collaborative planning help educators adopt inclusive practices that benefit all learners. Featuring 12 Promising Practices—from leader commitment to community engagement—the brief offers evidence-based strategies and real-world examples for improving outcomes for students with disabilities and learning differences.
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Amplifying Excellence in Career Education and Development
This resource from Getting Smart explores the growing importance of career education and workforce development in shaping future success. It highlights key strategies for amplifying excellence in career education through innovative partnerships, equitable access, and industry-aligned pathways. Dive into best practices and success stories that are redefining career readiness for students of all backgrounds.
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The Time Trap: Why It’s Misguided to Report Assessment Results as “Years of Learning”
This paper encourages a shift from time-based metrics like “years of learning lost” to more meaningful, content-focused assessments. By adopting these richer measures, educators and policymakers can gain deeper insights into student growth and better address educational challenges, paving the way for more informed and positive outcomes.
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Building Decision Skills
This resource helps middle and high school students develop ethical awareness and decision-making strategies. With 10 flexible lessons, it combines readings, discussions, and group activities, along with schoolwide initiatives like seminars and assemblies, to foster core values and ethical thinking.
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An Administrator’s Essential Guide for Establishing a Culture of Inclusion
This guide offers a framework for creating an inclusive school environment, covering family partnerships, accessibility, ARP/ESSER funding, assistive technology, and social-emotional wellbeing. It provides strategies and real-world examples for enhancing school culture and supporting diverse student needs.
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Thriving Schools Go the Extra Mile to Welcome and Bond With Parents and Families
This resource highlights strategies for schools to strengthen bonds with parents and families, focusing on creating welcoming environments, fostering trust, and enhancing communication. These efforts lead to better student outcomes and more collaborative educational communities.
