Characteristics

1. In order for a school to be successfully inclusive, they need quality partners with the same characteristics.

2. Of inclusive schooling

2.1. Promote diversity, acceptance, and belonging

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2.2. Provide support for all students and families

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2.3. Provide access to the general education curriculum while still meeting the needs of all students no matter their abilities.

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2.4. Grouping students within the classroom to promote inclusion

2.5. Having a variety of assistive technology available

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2.6. Having a variety of seating available

2.7. Creating lessons that help all types of learners (visual, audio, kinesthetic, etc.)

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2.8. Paraprofessionals, teachers, and other support staff are trained and prepared to take on the role of inclusive educators

2.9. Welcoming and accepting parents and other family members into the school

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3. Both of these characteristic groups have a lot in common. As they should, they are both promoting the same thing: Inclusion.

4. A quality partner needs to have the characteristics that promote inclusive schooling.

5. Of a quality partner

5.1. Flexibility

5.2. Dedicated

5.3. Supportive

5.4. Accepting of all learners no matter their abilities

5.5. Open-minded

5.6. Motivated

5.7. Punctual

5.8. Energetic

5.9. Creative

5.10. Professional

5.11. Organized

5.12. Patient

5.13. Reliable