Practical strategies for making inclusion part of every day, every classroom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fixpudf0yWs&t=2s Inclusive schools don’t happen by chance, they happen through intentional leadership. In this Quick Take Video from the Diverse Learners Cooperative, we explore five actionable ways school leaders can champion inclusion and ensure that every student belongs. What is Inclusion and Who’s Responsible for Implementation? Inclusive education is the philosophy that students with disabilities should be educated as much as possible alongside their peers in general

I wanted to share an update about exciting work we have been engaging in over the past year at the Diverse Learners Cooperative. During the 2024-25 school year, we partnered with Nashville’s STRIVE Collegiate Academy Charter School to improve diverse learners’ access to Tier 1 academic instruction in the general education setting by implementing the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. The DLC and STRIVE created a case study to celebrate our collaboration.     The DLC

Diverse Learners Cooperative is thrilled to announce that Laura Bantle has moved into a new role as Learning Communities Manager. With years of experience as an educator and administrator in SPED classrooms, Laura is uniquely positioned to strengthen these networks and expand our capacity to equip educators with the tools and support they need. Learning Communities are opportunities for educators to access professional development opportunities. Currently, DLC provides three Learning Communities: Licensure Pathway, Fellowship, and

We’d love to share with you the DLC’s 2023 – 2024 Annual Report.