Inclusive practice in the classroom CIRCLE EAST LOTHIAN

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Inclusive practice in the classroom: CIRCLE EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL EPS LAURA CLARK | lclark

Inclusive practice in the classroom: CIRCLE EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL EPS LAURA CLARK | lclark 1@eastlothian. gov. uk

Inclusion Principles: Inclusion… … is an ongoing process … is concerned with the identification

Inclusion Principles: Inclusion… … is an ongoing process … is concerned with the identification and removal of barriers … is about the presence, participation, achievement and support of all learners … involves a particular emphasis on those learners who may be at risk of marginalization, exclusion or at risk of underachievement

Two key questions: What is inclusion? How do we implement it?

Two key questions: What is inclusion? How do we implement it?

What is CIRCLE? Multi-disciplinary team based at Queen Margaret University. ELC in the process

What is CIRCLE? Multi-disciplinary team based at Queen Margaret University. ELC in the process of embedding: ‘Inclusive learning and collaborative working: ideas in practice resource’ …we just call it CIRCLE

Why CIRCLE? CIRCLE aims to: ◦ Share good practice (best practice? ) ◦ Improve

Why CIRCLE? CIRCLE aims to: ◦ Share good practice (best practice? ) ◦ Improve engagement and achievement of all ◦ Support staged system of support ◦ Promote collaboration ◦ Support evidence of ‘plan-doreview’ ◦ Record professional learning Targeted Additional Universal

The CIRCLE Framework Environmental Factors ◦ Physical Environment ◦ Social Environment ◦ Structures and

The CIRCLE Framework Environmental Factors ◦ Physical Environment ◦ Social Environment ◦ Structures and Routines Learner Factors ◦ Skills ◦ Motivation

CIRCLE Inclusive Classroom Scale (CICS) Rating Criteria Statements 4 Environment strongly supports participation of

CIRCLE Inclusive Classroom Scale (CICS) Rating Criteria Statements 4 Environment strongly supports participation of learner(s) by providing exceptional opportunities, resources, requirements and structures 3 Environment supports participation of learner(s) by providing appropriate opportunities, resources, requirements and structures 2 Environment interferes with participation of learner(s) by providing limited opportunities, resources, requirements and structures 1 Environment strongly interferes with participation of learner(s) by not providing opportunities, resources, requirements and structures

CIRCLE Participation Scale Six key skill areas: ◦ Attention and concentration ◦ Organisation and

CIRCLE Participation Scale Six key skill areas: ◦ Attention and concentration ◦ Organisation and planning ◦ Posture and mobility ◦ Dexterity and manipulation ◦ Social, emotional and relationship ◦ Verbal and non-verbal communication Rating Criteria Statements 4 Strongly supports school participation / Observed almost all of the time 3 Supports school participation / Observed most of the time 2 Interferes with school participation / Observed some of the time 1 Strongly interferes with school participation / Observed hardly any of the time

Recruitment & selection Implementation in East Lothian Systems interventions Pre- & In-service training (Fixsen,

Recruitment & selection Implementation in East Lothian Systems interventions Pre- & In-service training (Fixsen, Blasé, Naoom & Wallace, 2009 Facilitative administrative supports Coaching & consultation Decision support data Staff performance evaluation

Implementation Process Exploration Installation Initial Implementation Full Implementation

Implementation Process Exploration Installation Initial Implementation Full Implementation

Implementation Recruitment & selection Pre- & Inservice training Decision support data Coaching & consultation

Implementation Recruitment & selection Pre- & Inservice training Decision support data Coaching & consultation Facilitative administrative supports Staff performance evaluation Systems interventions

Next steps? Develop implementation plan and support for those at exploration, installation…moving up to

Next steps? Develop implementation plan and support for those at exploration, installation…moving up to full implementation Establish core working group: balance between bottom up/top down? National working group of EPs?

Discussion

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