Inclusive Academic Instruction
Inclusive Academic Instruction: Support for Every Learner
Every student deserves access to high-quality instruction designed for success from the start. Within California MTSS, strong universal instruction is the foundation—using Universal Design for Learning (UDL), differentiation, culturally responsive practices, High Leverage Practices, and evidence-based instruction to engage and support ALL learners.
When students need more, a continuum of support provides timely, targeted instruction for SOME students and intensified, individualized support for a FEW—while keeping students connected to strong core instruction.
Here, you can explore resources designed to help educators put this into practice. Find evidence-based strategies and tools for reading, writing, and mathematics, along with assessment resources, professional learning, and practical supports to help teams identify needs, monitor progress, and match instruction to each learner.
Professional Learning and Support
Explore professional learning and customized support designed to strengthen inclusive, evidence-based instruction. These opportunities equip educators with practical strategies to increase access, engagement, and academic success for every learner across a continuum of support.
Meet the OCDE Inclusive Academic Instruction Team
Diane Nicholas, M.Ed.
Coordinator, Inclusive Practices
Student Services, SLST Unit
714-327-1049
dnicholas@ocde.us
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