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.