The Collaborative for Inclusive Education

? Happy #ADHDAwarenessMonth! ? Let’s take this time to understand ADHD better and explore ways to support our amazing students! ?? Check out our Resource Corner for insights and tools that can enhance your teaching and empower every learner. Together, we can create classrooms where all students thrive! ?? https://bit.ly/3ZVM1Rk

?? New to teaching? We’ve got you! Starting your journey as an educator is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. That’s why we asked experienced teachers to share their best advice for newcomers. ?? These practical tips can help make your first year smoother and more rewarding. Read the full post here:

"If I go out to the garage and my car doesn’t start, it might be useful to know if it’s out of gas or if the battery is dead—because I’m going to do very different things to fix [it]." ?? Understanding the root of learning challenges is crucial for educators as it guides us in choosing the right strategies to support students effectively. ?? Read this insightful article to further explore the importance of understanding these challenges:

Building strong connections with multilingual learners is essential for their success! Our latest blog from guest author Kimberly D Nazario Markus, the ENL Specialist at Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School (BUGS), shares effective strategies to gather insights and collaborate with teachers to better support MLLs/ELLs in the classroom. ?? Are you ready to foster deeper relationships with your students this year? Check out the full post for practical tips!

?? As we strive to make math more accessible, let's remember that math has a language of its own! This insightful article offers practical strategies, like using "word squares" to help students connect math concepts across languages & representations. ???? Why focus on math language? ?? - It helps English learners make sense of abstract concepts. ?? - It values all forms of communication—words, drawings, native language, & more! ?? Creating an inclusive math environment means recognizing the unique strengths English learners bring to the classroom! ?? #InclusiveEducation #MathLiteracy

?? Chronic absenteeism is on the rise, and it's hitting our most vulnerable students the hardest. As September marks #AbsenteeismAwareness Month, we’re taking a closer look at this urgent issue. ?? In our latest blog post, we explore the causes, impacts, and—most importantly—solutions to help schools address this growing challenge. ?? From enhancing school safety to strengthening family engagement, these strategies can make a real difference in keeping students present, engaged, and thriving. ?? Read the full post and discover how we can support students in the classroom:

Unlock the power of AI to better support students with disabilities and multilingual learners! ??? In our latest blog, we explore how AI tools can help educators analyze educational data to uncover key insights for targeted interventions. ?? Whether you’re comparing student performance or tracking progress across grade levels, AI simplifies complex data—making it easier to make informed decisions fast. ?? Discover how AI can transform data analysis in your classroom:

?? Attention Educators and School Communities! The Luminary Impact Fund, a new non-profit dedicated to supporting family mental health, is inviting parents and caregivers of young children (8 and under) with ADHD to share their experiences through a brief ~10-minute survey. Their goal is to gather insights to develop more responsive support systems for families. Please help share this with any parents, groups, schools, or organizations that might benefit. Your assistance in spreading the word can help shape better resources for families. Thank you for your support! ?? Complete the survey here:

?? With the influx of asylum seekers, creating inclusive school spaces has become essential. Join us for an upcoming session focused on rethinking and reshaping how we support immigrant and undocumented students. ? What: Creating Inclusive Learning Environments for Immigrant Students ??? When: Thursday, 9/26 ? Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM ET ?? Where: Online, from anywhere! In this session, led by ImmSchools, you'll discover how to: ? Build safe, welcoming classrooms where every student feels valued, no matter their immigration status. ? Leverage the strengths and resources of immigrant students to enrich your school’s culture. ?? Register now and gain the tools to champion diversity in your school. Let’s empower every student to thrive in an inclusive environment.

In light of harmful anti-immigrant rhetoric, it's crucial to remember how inclusive education benefits all students. As Springfield, Ohio's district leader said, "We have the opportunity to expose students to more cultures, more languages... to better prepare them as they go out into the world." Learn more about how schools are investing in immigrant students and creating stronger communities: