Guiding Principles

In the West Linn-Wilsonville School District, we believe that all students belong.

The evidence from 30 years of educational research shows that all students do better in inclusive settings - including students with and without disabilities.

We are committed to creating equity and inclusivity throughout our learning communities.

Promoting inclusive and equitable classrooms involves 7 key components:

• Effective Physical Spaces
• Teaching Common Expectations
• Engagement Strategies
• Teaching Social-Emotional Skills
• Relationships with High Expectations
• Routines, Rituals and Recognition
• Restorative Practices

Resources

Positive School Communities and Restorative Practices  

Inclusive and Equitable Learning Communities - Circles Handout with 7 Components Chart

7 Components of Inclusive and Equitable Learning Communities Chart

7 Components -- Teacher Self-Reflection - PDF Document

7 Components -- Teacher Self-Reflection (word) - Word Document

7 Components -- Student Interview Questions

Documents generated by teachers during Inclusive Classrooms & Behavior Workshops - 2017-18

Classroom Rituals List

Building Teacher-Student Relationships

Tools for Teaching Social-Emotional Skills

What we CAN control to support students in Inclusive Classrooms

Responding to Anxious Behaviors - Avoiding Escalations 

Handouts and Readings used during Inclusive Classrooms & Behavior Workshops - 2017-18

Workshop #1 - Effective Physical Spaces and Teaching Common Expectations

Classroom Organization: The Physical Environment - article from Scholastic.com

A Place for Learning: The Physical Environment of Classrooms - article from Edutopia

Classroom Expectations Self-Assessment

Workshop #2 - Relationships with High Expectations and Rituals, Routines & Recognition

Teacher-Student Relationships - Hattie Article

Rituals for a Peaceful Classroom Climate

Warm Demander Article - from Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain by Zaretta Hammond

Warm Demander Chart - from Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain by Zaretta Hammond

Social Stories for Teens - Making Eye Contact and Staying On Topic

Workshop #3 - Restorative Practices and Teaching Social-Emotional Skills

17 Strategies for Responding to Challenging Behavior - from Comprehensive Classroom Management by Vern and Louise Jones

Social Emotional Learning in HS Language Arts Classes

Second Step - K-5

Second Step - Middle School

Alignment of Second Step and Restorative Practices

Restorative Practices - full 8 pg packet from Center for Healthy Kids and Schools

Restorative Practices - Affective Questions 

Restorative Practices - Circles

Workshop #4 - Trauma Sensitive Classrooms and Strategies for "The Some"

Positive Responses to Student Behavior

6 Key Human Needs - Chart  - use this chart after watching the Parasharp video about 6 Key Human Needs

Blame vs Grace Chart 

Focus on Strengths rather than Pity and Low Expectations - from Fostering Resilient Learners by Kristin Souers

Workshop #5 - Strategies for "The Few"

FBA Flow Chart and Action Plan - This document should be completed as part of a team process, not by an individual teacher

Escalation Cycle Worksheet - pre-filled example for discussion during workshop session

Escalation Cycle Worksheet - Blank

Responses to Escalation Cycle