INCLUSIVE EDUCATION RESOURCES
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February is Inclusive Education Month
February is Inclusive Education Month and to celebrate our Inclusive Education Month Contest is back!
Show us how your class practices, or learns about, inclusion at school for your chance to WIN a class PIZZA PARTY!!
Submit your entry by email to: jsharpe@clkd.ca
Include:
- School or Organization
- Educator's name, grade & contact info
- Photos and/or videos, along with a description of your inclusive classroom learning(s) or practice(s)
- Permission to post photos online
Submission deadline is February 27th, 2026​!
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Need inspiration? Check out our FREE Inclusive Education Kits below for activities, lesson plans, and resources to inspire your submission.​
Inclusive Education Kits
*NEW* Stereotypes and Biases
First impressions are often formed quickly and unconsciously, shaped by common biases, myths, and cultural messages about people with disabilities. Teachers play a vital role in helping students....Read More
First Impressions (Gr. 6-8) - Click to View and Download
In this lesson, students reflect on how they form impressions of others and how this shapes their views and beliefs.
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Out of My Mind Movie (Gr. 3-8) - Click to View and Download Lesson Plan
Get to know Melody Brooks, a 12 year old student with cerebral palsy in this funny, heartfelt movie. Melody’s world changes when she can share her thoughts with the world using an augmentative communication device.
Identity Iceberg (Gr. 6-8) - Click to View and Download
Students explore the concept of an iceberg as a metaphor for our identity – some parts are noticeable (above the surface), while others are hidden (below the surface) – and create their own “identity iceberg”.
Inclusion & Equity
Great strides are being taken to make schools and broader communities more inclusive and welcoming for individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. When it comes to...Read More
Barriers & Strengths (Gr. 3-8) - Click to View and Download
This lesson features two interactive activities and a short story to provoke discussions around strengths, weaknesses and fairness.​​
DEI with Disability (Gr. 7+) - Click to View and Download
This Rick Hansen lesson explores Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through a lens of a physical disability.​​
The Rise of the "R" Word
For decades, disability advocates have worked to stomp out usage of the word 'retard'. Despite some success, it appears the R-word is making a comeback. Students and educators report that...Read More
Words Matter (Gr. 3-4) - Click to View and Download
An engaging lesson to talk about kindness, empathy and respectful language.
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The R-Word (Gr. 5-8) - Click to View and Download
A scenario based lesson to help students understand the harm of the 'R' word, to build empathy and to enhance self-advocacy skills. ​​​
Creating a Welcoming, Inclusive Classroom
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Feeling welcomed and having a sense of belonging are key to a student's academic success. Creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment is an ongoing journey focused on...Read More
One Page Profiles (All Ages) - Click to View and Download
A great tool to easily capture critical information for students of all abilities.
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School Inspector Lesson (Gr. 3-8) - Click to View and Download
A student activity to complete an accessibility inspection of their classroom, school, or community location.​​​
Past Inclusive Education Guides
* Click the image to download the interactive document.