Advance and advocate for the development of equitable and inclusive education.

The Lesley Inclusion Institute works to advance and advocate for the development of equitable and inclusive education. We believe inclusive pedagogy leads to more equitable joyful learning environments. Educators are better able to provide access to content when they break down barriers and embrace inclusive practices that are culturally and linguistically responsive, learner-centered, universally designed, resiliency-focused, and trauma-sensitive.

What we do:

  • Graduate Level Courses

    Leading to a certificate in Inclusive Schooling (4 with scholarship discounts through Oak foundation.)

  • Professional Development

    For school communities (both in-person and online workshops.)

  • Executive Coaching

    For administrators and school leadership teams to develop innovative solutions and build capacity for inclusion.

  • Research

    On developing equitable and inclusive learning environments: Our research team supports change initiatives and program evaluation. Doctoral students on our team study a variety of questions, like the impact of educators’ beliefs.

Interested in learning more?

The 2023 Summer Inclusion and Equity Institute
July 10 - 14, 2023

There is an urgency to rethink our inclusion practices in schools! Join us in this weeklong institute designed to support educators interested in creating inclusive and equitable learning environments for all students to succeed. The institute brings together educators in critical conversations, problem-solving, and action planning. We offer graduate credit courses or professional development sessions on multiple topics to meet your needs. 

  • Principals of Teaching, Learning, and Assessment in Inclusive Secondary Classrooms

  • Strategies for Inclusive Schooling

  • Universal Curriculum Design

  • Equity, Access, and Inclusion through the Arts

  • Leading Equitable, Inclusive, Trauma-Sensitive Schools

  • Arts and Wellness

  • Schools of Belonging

  • Meeting the needs of EL’s with Learning Differences

  • And more

Principal Funder

 
 

CISE activities are made possible by the generous support of the Morgridge Family Foundation.

The foundation commits its resources to spark innovation and sustainable change within stagnant systems, to create poignant connections that address issues holistically, and to build awareness while amplifying the impact of change-makers.