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Paula Kluth / Inclusion Rules

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Educator, advocate, and author. Love to chat about #UDL, #coteaching, and #inclusion. I also love rescue dogs (a lot)! Visit me at inclusionrules.com 💙✏️🐶.

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Paula Kluth / Inclusion Rules @paulakluth.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outl...
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I'm from Minnesota. Here's how to stand with us.
Call your elected officials. Donate. Get ready for when it happens to you — because any big blue city could be next.
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Developmental Disabilities Association @dda604.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
PBS KIDS has a new show featuring a character who uses a communication device. Sometimes it's not just about inclusion, it's about representation. #assistivetechnology #representationmatters www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/10/08/p...
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PBS Kids Show To Feature Character Who Uses Communication Device
A groundbreaking children's television show is set to introduce a new character who is largely non-speaking and communicates with the help of a special speech tablet.
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Larry Ferlazzo @larryferlazzo.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Today Is Ruby Bridges Birthday – Here Are Teaching & Learning Resources larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2025/09/08/t...
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Today Is Ruby Bridges Birthday – Here Are Teaching & Learning Resources
Today is Ruby Bridges birthday. She is famous for integrating a Louisiana all-white school in 1960. You might be interested in The Best Resources For Learning About Ruby Bridges.
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Paula Kluth / Inclusion Rules @paulakluth.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
NEW NEWSLETTER-- an animated short focused on evaluations/deficit paradigm, SEL stickers, and more! Lots of resources-- check it out: inclusionrules.com/sendy/w/RJeh...
A glimpse of the newsletter-- shows NEWSLETTER 41 and a snapshot of the featured animation (a mom dreaming of a gift that represents her dream of a positive eval)
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Paula Kluth / Inclusion Rules @paulakluth.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
NEW NEWSLETTER-- an animated short focused on evaluations/deficit paradigm, SEL stickers, and more! Lots of resources-- check it out: inclusionrules.com/sendy/w/RJeh...
A glimpse of the newsletter-- shows NEWSLETTER 41 and a snapshot of the featured animation (a mom dreaming of a gift that represents her dream of a positive eval)
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Chalk Talk @educhalktalk.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
@paulakluth.bsky.social Talks about all things inclusion on our newest episode! creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
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It's More Than Just An Invitation with Paula Kluth by Chalk Talk
Paula Kluth talks about inclusion and co-teaching and provides many strategies you can implement tomorrow to meet the needs of all students.
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Paula Kluth / Inclusion Rules @paulakluth.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Inclusion is not a matter of political correctness. It is the key to growth.
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Paula Kluth / Inclusion Rules @paulakluth.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
This week, I'll be sharing some resources for back-to-school. The second in the series is this article on 4 transition tips for students on the spectrum: inclusionrules.com/wp-content/u...
picture of a green school bus with a heading that says "It's back to school time"
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Paula Kluth / Inclusion Rules @paulakluth.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
This week, I'll be sharing some resources for back-to-school. Today, that resource is a printable download "Inclusion Inventory" that can be shared with families re: their understanding and ideas about inclusive education (e.g., priorities): inclusionrules.com/wp-content/u...
A graphic that shows a happy smiling family of four-- 2 kids and 2 parents
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ADA National Network @adata.org · 01/08/2025
"A prominent disability justice activist will soon appear on quarters issued by the U.S. Mint as part of a special program honoring notable American women." Read more from @disabilityscoop.bsky.social about the new quarter here: www.disabilityscoop.com/2025/07/30/d... #Disability #Disabled #PwD
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Disability Activist To Be Featured On US Quarter
A prominent disability justice activist will soon appear on quarters issued by the U.S. Mint as part of a special program honoring notable American women.
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Paula Kluth / Inclusion Rules @paulakluth.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Such a sensitive look—some tips could also work for interests that are seen as taboo for other reasons
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Paula Kluth / Inclusion Rules @paulakluth.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
WE KICK OFF AUG 1st!!! I do a lot of co-teaching PD & really enjoy that work. However, 1-2 days of PD can only go so far in helping teams build skills/answer ?s. Therefore, I've developed an event w/ 2 dozen sessions (e.g., duet teaching, AI, planning). Join us? inclusionrules.com/membership-2...
5th Annual Co-Teaching Kickoff: inclusionrules.com
A lack of training is one of the most significant barriers to the successful implementation of co-teaching.
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Edutopia @edutopia.org · 31/07/2025
Teachers: Here’s a free poster to help you welcome students into your classroom! ☀️ Download it here: edut.to/4lIOkiq #EduSky
Hand-lettered text with small illustrations above each line. Good morning (rising sun), You belong here (connected dots), You’re great (starburst), I believe in you (mountains). The Edutopia logomark is at the bottom.
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Carly Spina @mrsspinasclass.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Let's hang out and get our learn on this October! illinoisascd.org/professional...
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Igniting Real Change for MultiLingual Learners: Equity and Advocacy in Action presented by Carly Spina
October 16, 2025 Medinah Shrine Addison 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Central Time 5.5 PD Hours Live In-Person, Live On-Line & On-Demand (Recorded-30 days)  Registration includes: Continental Breakfast & Lunc...
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Dr Becky Wood @thewoodbug.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
Fantastic to see that our article on the experiences of autistic teachers in Poland has been published open access in the International Journal of Inclusive Education 🙌https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13603116.2025.2518393#abstract #AutismResearch
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‘We are here and we deserve it’: being an autistic teacher in Poland
Despite an increasing focus on autism, neurodiversity and inclusion in the education sector, there remains limited awareness of the experiences, needs and strengths of autistic educators. This gap ...
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Paula Kluth / Inclusion Rules @paulakluth.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
This week, I'll be sharing some resources for back-to-school. Today, that resource is a printable download "Inclusion Inventory" that can be shared with families re: their understanding and ideas about inclusive education (e.g., priorities): inclusionrules.com/wp-content/u...
A graphic that shows a happy smiling family of four-- 2 kids and 2 parents
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Paula Kluth / Inclusion Rules @paulakluth.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
This week, I'll be sharing some resources for back-to-school. The second in the series is this article on 4 transition tips for students on the spectrum: inclusionrules.com/wp-content/u...
picture of a green school bus with a heading that says "It's back to school time"
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Paula Kluth / Inclusion Rules @paulakluth.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
New DOWNLOADS available on my site-- useful for communication, collaboration and problem solving. Many can also be used for in-house informal PD (e.g., co-teaching check ins, book club ?s). Take what you need and pass on to anyone who is supporting inclusive classrooms: inclusionrules.com/downloads/
A worksheet with a checklist of ideas for UDL and the title is:
UDL: WHERE DO I START? The first item is "give choices"
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Paula Kluth / Inclusion Rules @paulakluth.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
This week, I'll be sharing some resources for back-to-school. The first is a "Comfortable Classroom Checklist" from the 3rd edition of "You're Going to Love This Kid": Teaching Autistic Students in the Inclusive Classroom: inclusionrules.com/wp-content/u...
It's back to school time (from paula kluth/inclusionrules.com) and a drawing of 6 desks
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Paula Kluth / Inclusion Rules @paulakluth.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Dignity & respect…
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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
As long as I live, I’ll never forget seeing wheelchair users zip tied for protesting…
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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 27/06/2025
Proposed Medicaid cuts are a matter of life or death: “This is not a luxury. I do not have my daughter enrolled on Medicaid so we can have fancy things. [She is] enrolled in Medicaid so we can keep her alive & keep her at home, which I think is the best option for her.” www.cnn.com/2025/06/26/p...
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A Missouri mother’s plea: ‘Without Medicaid, we would lose everything’ | CNN Politics
Courtney Leader has been closely following the contentious tax and spending debate in Washington – not that she cares much for politics, but because she believes the proposed Medicaid cuts are a matte...
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Paula Kluth / Inclusion Rules @paulakluth.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Seeking an inclusive summer? ☀️ Try these 31 ideas! inclusionrules.com/31-ways-to-e...
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Paula Kluth / Inclusion Rules @paulakluth.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
All students can benefit from flexible seating options--even if only offered now and then. Seating options can help students learn about learning itself. It prompts them to consider, "What do I need to be productive and comfortable?" #UDLDaily #UDL #FlexibleSeating #inclusion
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Aaron Black @aaronblack.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
People in wheelchairs are getting arrested right now in the Russell Senate Office Building in DC. They showed up to tell Congress not to cut their Medicaid, because they cant afford health care without it. If you look closely you can see the zip ties on their hands. #WeWontGetOverLosingMedicaid
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Paula Kluth / Inclusion Rules @paulakluth.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Best predictor of positive transition was being included. Important research. www.ilr.cornell.edu/public-impac...
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Predicting Success for Students with Autism
Researchers at the Yang-Tan Institute have identified “predictors of success” for high schoolers with autism. These experiences correlate with success in postsecondary education, employment and indepe...
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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 25/06/2025
Stimming can help AAC users manage emotions such as anxiety, excitement, or frustration. For example, pressing the same button repeatedly might provide comfort during overwhelming situations, much like hand-flapping or rocking does. @assistiveware.bsky.social: www.assistiveware.com/blog/aac-and...
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AAC and stimming – understanding the role of stimming in communication - AssistiveWare
Discover the connection between stimming and AAC. Learn how repetitive motions influence communication for users of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
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Idaho Education News @idahoednews.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
“I’m so grateful to be able to work within a district that knows the beauty of inclusion and diversity and doesn’t for a second consider it an opinion but embraces it,” Sarah Inama told EdNews.
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‘Everyone is welcome here’ teacher takes Boise School District job
“I’m so grateful to be able to work within a district that knows the beauty of inclusion and diversity and doesn’t for a second consider it an opinion but embraces it,” Sarah Inama told EdNews.…
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Paula Kluth / Inclusion Rules @paulakluth.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
New DOWNLOADS available on my site-- useful for communication, collaboration and problem solving. Many can also be used for in-house informal PD (e.g., co-teaching check ins, book club ?s). Take what you need and pass on to anyone who is supporting inclusive classrooms: inclusionrules.com/downloads/
A worksheet with a checklist of ideas for UDL and the title is:
UDL: WHERE DO I START? The first item is "give choices"
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Paula Kluth / Inclusion Rules @paulakluth.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
New DOWNLOADS available on my site-- useful for communication, collaboration and problem solving. Many can also be used for in-house informal PD (e.g., co-teaching check ins, book club ?s). Take what you need and pass on to anyone who is supporting inclusive classrooms: inclusionrules.com/downloads/
IEP MATRIX: heading says-- Inclusive Education Planning tool and shows a grid with boxes that can be checked where the activities for the person intersect with the listing of their IEP goals
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Paula Kluth / Inclusion Rules @paulakluth.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Inclusion is not a matter of political correctness. It is the key to growth.
Rev Jesse Jackson
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Paula Kluth / Inclusion Rules @paulakluth.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
I ❤️providing in-person PD on co-teaching, but after a 1-2 day session, teams still need support. For this reason, I've developed this event with 20 vids on topics ranging from duet teaching to "boomerang" collaboration to using social media to strengthen skills. inclusionrules.com/membership-2...
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Join us! Paula Kluth's Co-Teaching Kick Off - Inclusion Rules
Register today! Join Paula Kluth and her colleagues for this exclusive co-teaching event. Get 20 sessions and over 20 hours of PD content.
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Paula Kluth / Inclusion Rules @paulakluth.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
March on.
Inclusion protest sign
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Paula Kluth / Inclusion Rules @paulakluth.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
Remembering when accessible healthcare was a priority: time.com/6086359/obam...
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How Obamacare Helped Americans With Disabilities
Americans with disabilities saw major increases in health insurance coverage since the Affordable Care Act was passed, according to new federal data.
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Paula Kluth / Inclusion Rules @paulakluth.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
Didability history: www.specialolympics.org/stories/news...
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Rosa's Law Signed Into Law by President Obama
A journey that began as one Maryland family’s battle for respect and acceptance for their daughter and sister, Rosa, became a significant milestone in the ongoing battle for dignity, inclusion and res...
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Paula Kluth / Inclusion Rules @paulakluth.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
Remember when…https://youtu.be/qceocris2uE?si=QXaSEM9-HcxzR1nV
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President Obama Engages with Youth with Disabilities
YouTube video by The Obama White House
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Paula Kluth / Inclusion Rules @paulakluth.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
Highlights from the past: obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2016/07...
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Supporting Americans With Disabilities
Learn about the Americans with Disabilities Act and how President Obama has upheld its mission to make America as accessible as possible.
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Beyond 6 Seconds: Neurodiversity Stories @beyond6seconds.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
“Inclusion is sometimes just shaking somebody's hand or waving to someone and saying ‘I'm so glad you're here’ and not taking it personally if they don't communicate back to you in a way that you expect.” Sunita shares her thoughts on inclusive church communities: www.beyond6seconds.net/235
A quote from Sunita Theiss on the latest episode of Beyond 6 Seconds.
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Paula Kluth / Inclusion Rules @paulakluth.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Day #358 from #UDLDaily "Add Analogies & Metaphors" Representation (UDL Principle)/Building Knowledge (UDL Guideline)/Maximize Transfer & Generalization (UDL Consideration) #UDL
DNA is a blueprint.
A blank page is your canvas.
The Civil War was a house divided.
Metaphors and analogies help students tackle unfamiliar content by prompting them to make connections
between something they know or understand and something that is new to them. Teachers use these devices
because they are vivid and tend to be “sticky.” That is, they are easy to remember and understand.
Search for metaphors to use in lessons when the concepts you are teaching are challenging, hard to grasp, or a bit
abstract. Telling students that a cell is a factory isn’t the whole picture, but it’s a scaffold that can be used to build
understanding and make connections (e.g., the nucleus is the management office).
Metaphors can also serve as motivators, as comparisons can be linked to something students both know and
like. For instance, you might ask students to consider how elections are like reality shows, how a cell is like The
Millennium Falcon, or how jazz is like Snapchat.
Consider asking your learners to use this strategy as well. Creating metaphors can be fun for students and can
inspire creativity, foster critical thinking, and support recall.
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Paula Kluth / Inclusion Rules @paulakluth.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Day #154 from #UDLDaily "Add Identity Activities" Engagement (UDL Principle)/Sustaining Effort & Persistence (UDL Guideline)/Foster Belonging & Community (UDL Consideration) #UDL
Teachers create identity-safe classrooms because they recognize that a learner’s social identities impact their
success. In these spaces, students can learn about themselves and fully be themselves.
Teachers wanting to honor student identities in the classroom can engage in many different activities to do so.
For example, they can model identity-focused reflection and talk about how they see themselves. They can also
incorporate identity-related activities. Ideas that work well across age groups include the following:
> Bio bags. This idea is featured in Liz Kleinrock’s book, Start Here
Start Now: A Guide to Antibias and Antiracist Work in Your School
Community. Each student is given a paper bag. On the outside
of the bag, students draw or write about VISIBLE parts of their
identity (e.g., clothing). On the inside of the bag, students place
objects related to their internal lives; these items represent the
INVISIBLE aspects of that person. Students then share these
projects. Kleinrock suggests that teachers use this activity to
remind students not to make assumptions about one another and
to, instead, focus on relationship building.
> Identity webs or wheels. Ask students to create a graphic
to illustrate their identities. This exercise can help students
understand that their identities matter and that identifying them
can be a tool for self-assessment and making connections.
> Self-portraits. Invite students to create an image of themselves.
Provide tools like crayons in different skin tones, markers, paper,
and fabric. Visit Edutopia’s YouTube channel to see an excellent
tutorial on this activity from educator Shana V. White: tinyurl.
com/UDDaily-Day154.
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Paula Kluth / Inclusion Rules @paulakluth.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Day #255 from #UDLDaily "Plot Paths & Make Wishes" Action & Expression (UDL Principle)/Set Strategy Development (UDL Guideline)/Set Meaningful Goals (UDL Consideration) #UDL
Setting goals can be daunting for many people, but especially for children and teens who have limited experience with the process. To give students ideas and inspiration, engage them in goal-setting games, exercises &  activities:
> Brainstorm. Give your group time to discuss goals and share ideas
with one another. Take notes during the discussion or have a “board
meeting” to give students this responsibility.
> Try 20/20 lists. Invite students to make a list of 20 things they
want to do & 20 things they want to be.
> Design mind maps. A mind map is a nice introduction to goal
exploration because a) there are no rules and b) the open-ended
nature of the tool tends to boost creativity. To make maps,
students simply need to write a few goals in bubbles or squares
and fill in additional bubbles or squares with related content, such
as resources or “notes to self.” As they find relationships between
the bubbles, they can draw lines and use color to make those
connections.
> Ask “dream questions.” To help students consider what they value
most, pose questions every now and then. You could ask, “What
job would you love to have?” or “If you had $1,000 to donate to your
community, how would you spend it?”
> Plot paths. Have students draw a path to represent a period of
time. The path could illustrate a few years, a few months, or the
first few weeks of a school year. Have them draw milestones,
achievements, and highlights along the part of the path that is in
the past. Have them draw future goals and hopes on the part of
the path that moves into the future.
> Create strengths and wishes. Ask students to generate three
strengths. They can represent these visually with circles. Then,
ask them to generate three wishes. These can be represented with
stars. This activity will not only help students come up with goals,
but give them some confidence as they pursue those goals.
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Paula Kluth / Inclusion Rules @paulakluth.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
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Paula Kluth / Inclusion Rules @paulakluth.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
www.assistiveware.com/blog/iep-goa...
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Writing effective IEP goals for AAC - AssistiveWare
IEP goals are an important part of effective AAC use in the classroom. Read more about how to write better IEP goals.
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Paula Kluth / Inclusion Rules @paulakluth.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
So many ways to write without a pencil #UDL #ExpressiveOptions
Lego stack with one word written on each block
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Paula Kluth / Inclusion Rules @paulakluth.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
A big list of brain breaks: free download inclusionrules.com/wp-content/u...
Bain breaks list with 40 options listed like rock, paper, scissors & Somon Says
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Paula Kluth / Inclusion Rules @paulakluth.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
She doesn’t like me to do work at night 😂
Dog with eyeglasses in mouth
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SpedTechMia @techmia.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
#UDL #EduSky #FETC
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Paula Kluth / Inclusion Rules @paulakluth.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Inclusion is not a matter of political correctness. It is the key to growth.
Rev Jesse Jackson
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Paula Kluth / Inclusion Rules @paulakluth.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Best predictor of positive transition was being included. Important research. www.ilr.cornell.edu/public-impac...
ilr.cornell.edu
Predicting Success for Students with Autism
Researchers at the Yang-Tan Institute have identified “predictors of success” for high schoolers with autism. These experiences correlate with success in postsecondary education, employment and indepe...
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