Supporting Inclusive Practices (SIP) Project, funded by the California Department of Education, supports LEAs in their inclusion efforts with their youngest learners, specifically students of color. This innovative project includes working alongside sample site LEAs throughout California to collect classroom walkthrough data as evidence of best practices centered on culturally responsive pedagogy and universal design for learning. The website is full of great resources. See:
- Universal Prekindergarten Inclusion Resources For resources and best practices for preschool placement in the least restrictive environment, social-emotional learning, and equitable disciplinary practices.
- Supporting Inclusive Practices (SIP) Archived Virtual Events web page provides a wealth of recorded trainings, podcasts, webinars, and other resources including content on Universal Design for Learning, equity in special education, designing inclusive preschools, a paraeducator series, and more.
- Special EDge Newsletter is focused on supporting and informing parents, educators, service providers and policy makers on research informed and promising practices, state and federal laws and policies and successes and challenges of educational partners as they work to improve education for students with disabilities in California.