Tools for Inclusive Teaching: Open Access Resources for Future Educators

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Type:
  Webinar
Duration:
52 minutes
Authors:
Laurie Balsano Wright and Leah Padilla
Developed by:
Open Access, Placer County SELPA and UC|CSU Collaborative for Neuroscience, Diversity, and Learning
Series:
Open Access Summer Learning Series: Practical Tools and UDL Strategies for Supporting Future Educators
Relevant categories:
Social Justice Special Education Technology
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Overview

Discover a collection of high-impact Open Access resources that can immediately support teacher candidates as they prepare for the school year. This session highlights practical tools that help educators design inclusive learning experiences, collaborate effectively, and proactively plan for learner variability. Participants will leave with resources they can use during coursework, coaching, and field experiences.

  Keywords: Accessibility, Inclusion, Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Learning objectives

  • Identify strategies and resources to support teacher candidates in creating inclusive classroom environments at the beginning of the school year
  • Explore key Open Access resources that support inclusive lesson design and instructional planning
  • Apply the Plus-One Approach to enhance existing instructional practices

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Added on 6/23/2026   ·   Last updated on 8/11/2026