Tier 1

Inclusive Classroom Foundations

Format: 90-minute session (in-person or virtual)

Focus: Build a strong classroom community where every student belongs.

Teachers Will Learn:
● How hidden differences (ADHD, dyslexia, autism, anxiety) affect learning
● 2–3 easy strategies to boost engagement & reduce disruptions
● Language & routines that build belonging from day one

Outcome: Shared foundation → smoother classrooms, stronger relationships, fewer
behavior issues.

Tier 2

Practical Inclusion Strategies

Format: Half-day workshop (3 hours)

Focus: Tools that improve teaching, learning, and classroom flow.

Teachers Will Learn:
● Group strategies to reduce off-task behavior & increase focus
● Adaptations (movement breaks, visuals, flexible participation) that help all learners
● Classroom systems that promote independence & collaboration

Outcome: Ready-to-use strategies → less time managing behavior, more time teaching
→ stronger student performance and teacher satisfaction.

Tier 3

School-wide Culture of Inclusion

Format: Year-long PD series (4–6 sessions across the school year)

Focus: Embed consistent practices across classrooms and grade levels.

Teachers Will Learn:
● How to align inclusion practices with SEL, MTSS, and school goals
● Differentiation & de-escalation strategies that prevent costly disruptions
● Tools to measure & sustain a culture of belonging

Outcome: Long-term gains in student achievement, reduced staff burnout, fewer costly
interventions, and a visible culture of inclusion.