Teachers tell me all the time, “Laura, I believe in full inclusion, but how do we do this?” I’m happy to help.
In this training, Laura explores how we work with “Humans, not Hondas,” to illustrate that there is no manual, or “one way,” to support children’s healthy development. Inclusion is an opportunity for adults to practice attuned engagement: tuning in to the child’s thoughts, perceptions, body sensations, and emotions to learn how to help the child feel seen, soothed, safe, and secure as the foundation for healthy development. When adults feel the confidence to practice precision teaching, they can individualize their approach based on the child’s skills, abilities, needs, and preferences.
As participants strengthen their knowledge of the brain and mind in the context of relationships, their understanding of the “how” and “why” of full inclusion deepens as well. The result? Adults and children that feel safe, satisfied, and connected!
This training can be done in a series for deeper learning or as a stand alone training for educators of preschool through elementary school-age children.