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Land Acknowledgment
Roots of Inclusion works and resides on the traditional land of the Coast Salish Peoples. It is important that we understand the longstanding history that has brought us to reside on this land and acknowledge and honor the Indigenous Peoples past and present. We honor their connection to the region and recognize their struggles with systemic oppression. We commit to care for the land and center equity at the core of our work.
Learn more about Native Lands at Native-Land.ca
Roots of Inclusion works and resides on the traditional land of the Coast Salish Peoples. It is important that we understand the longstanding history that has brought us to reside on this land and acknowledge and honor the Indigenous Peoples past and present. We honor their connection to the region and recognize their struggles with systemic oppression. We commit to care for the land and center equity at the core of our work.
Learn more about Native Lands at Native-Land.ca
How We Do Our Work
Community
We provide opportunities for community members to listen to and learn from each other while building an understanding of systems the impact youth with disabilities and their families. |
Projects
We design and support state and local projects that support inclusive efforts both in education and in the community with a commitment to adaptive community leadership principles. |
Policy
We examine systems impacting children with disabilities and their families, we identify the systemic barriers to inclusive education and community access and work to inform local and state policy work to address removing those barriers to access.
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SEL for Washington is a grassroots effort and growing coalition of members who educate about and advocate for access to Social and Emotional Learning and skill development in Washington public schools. Along with other education advocates and organizations, we endeavor to provide insight and guidance for policy makers, educators and parents to more fully understand the importance of teaching and developing SEL skills for today’s students.
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Inclusionary Practices
Professional Development Project (IPP)
About the IPP
Inclusion is the belief and practice that all students have the right to meaningfully access academic and social opportunities in general education settings. According to the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), in Washington State, only 57 percent of students receiving special education services are included in general education settings for 80-100% of the school day. Washington is currently one of the least inclusive states, ranking 44 out of 50.
To help improve our schools’ ability to be more inclusive, the Washington State Legislature provided OSPI with $25,000,000, through the 2019-21 Biennial Budget, to implement professional development in support of inclusionary practices over two years, with an emphasis on coaching and mentoring.
Roots of Inclusion has partnered with PAVE, Open Doors for Multicultural Families and Education Northwest to form the Inclusionary Practices Family Engagement Collaborative, commonly called the FEC. The FEC is a member of a cadre of organizations working on the Inclusionary Practices Professional Development Project. The FEC's role is directly related to the parent and family engagement aspects of the project.
To help improve our schools’ ability to be more inclusive, the Washington State Legislature provided OSPI with $25,000,000, through the 2019-21 Biennial Budget, to implement professional development in support of inclusionary practices over two years, with an emphasis on coaching and mentoring.
Roots of Inclusion has partnered with PAVE, Open Doors for Multicultural Families and Education Northwest to form the Inclusionary Practices Family Engagement Collaborative, commonly called the FEC. The FEC is a member of a cadre of organizations working on the Inclusionary Practices Professional Development Project. The FEC's role is directly related to the parent and family engagement aspects of the project.