Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are foundational principles in fostering a just and equitable society. Embracing diversity involves recognizing and valuing the unique attributes and experiences of individuals from different backgrounds. Equity ensures that everyone has fair access to opportunities and resources, tailored to meet their specific needs. Inclusion goes beyond representation, fostering an environment where all individuals feel respected, valued, and able to contribute fully. In educational settings, DEI initiatives are crucial in addressing disparities, promoting understanding, and preparing students for a diverse world. By prioritizing DEI, we build communities that celebrate differences and work towards collective progress.

Recognising the importance of diversity, belonging and equity is not enough. This book has the practical guidance needed to think differently and make true inclusion a reality. Edited by Stephen Frost, a leading voice in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) space, this book is a must-have for all those who know that achieving inclusion at work is important but don't know where to start. It covers how to be more inclusive as an individual by changing your mindset and building your cultural intelligence as well as how to develop more inclusive teams by adapting management practice and environments whatever the size or structure of your business. The Key to Inclusion also provides tools, strategies and advice on inclusion at an organizational level through inclusive strategy, leadership, governance, data, systems and processes. Supported by real-world examples, interviews and case studies from BBC, the UK National Health Service (NHS), AstraZeneca and LinkedIn, this book looks beyond inclusion in the present to examine inclusion in the future and particularly in tech, financial services and TV. With chapters from a diverse group of expert voices, this book is crucial reading for all HR professionals and business leaders who are looking to deliver true inclusion as individuals, in their teams, in their organizations and communities.

This book is an attempt to create awareness among practitioners and to strengthen the focus on inclusion in their strategies and future plans for education and highlight the areas that need particular attention to promote inclusive education and strengthen policy development. With this, we would move a step further and look into the current research trends in inclusive education as well as policy backdrops which provide us with the fair idea that how this idea of equity pedagogy is being propagated in the national educational policies of our country and further their translations in the Indian education realm. Papers compiled exhibit major concerns, issues, challenges and various practices for ensuring inclusion and inclusive pedagogical strategies for effective inclusive education. The researchers have also taken into account the social, cultural and learning diversities and the factors that facilitate to spot and remove barriers to learning and participation in education. It has the power to widen the scope of universal education by promoting access to all learners and accelerating educational equity too. This book also focuses on how stakeholders can contribute to the continuous growth of inclusive education and its implications for society, communities, schools and classrooms as well to provide clarity on theoretical and research perspectives to promote the integration of theory and practice of inclusive education. The volume will be highly beneficial for teachers, parents, policymakers, administrators and students who care about the needs of the learners and the development of an equitable education system in our country.

A foundational tenet of the Out-of-School Time (OST) field is that all youth deserve impactful and engaging learning experiences. That requires that organizations, programs, and OST professionals remain responsive to the emerging needs of their diverse youth populations and the communities in which they live. This book illustrates the tensions that arise when organizations and OST professionals try to engage all youth, especially the traditionally underserved populations — when infrastructure, funding, and mindsets have not kept pace with the evolving needs of youth and their communities. The issues raised in this book — funding, outreach, engagement of immigrant families — have yet to be fully explored with an equity lens. Within these broad topics, this book brings to the surface the equity and access challenges as well as posit solutions and strategies. Each chapter is written from an insider’s perspective, by practitioners themselves, who articulate some of the key and relevant issues in the field. Each chapter ends with a Research-Practice Connection section written by the editors, which discusses the topic from a research lens and generates a set of questions that can be used by researchers in future studies to explore the topic in a more in-depth, expansive manner. Book reviews and associated articles: Afterschool Matters: Practitioners Advance Equity and Access Learning in Afterschool & Summer: Equity and Access in OST Programs

An intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) is a lifelong condition that limits intelligence, learning, and daily life skills. People with IDDs are often not integrated in mainstream society. They have fewer opportunities to participate in recreational activities, hindering their social inclusion, which has the potential to diminish quality of life. As a compassionate society, we must understand how people with IDDs can be socially integrated to ensure their mental health and to maximize their potential so that they can contribute to society in their unique way. Social Inclusion Tactics for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities promotes the social integration of people with IDDs and aims to increase awareness about the lack of opportunities for socialization for people with IDDs. Covering topics such as autism, children with disabilities, and societal inclusion, this book is a valuable resource for organizations, policymakers, academicians, researchers, sociologists, and more.

This guidebook is ideal for anyone who has ever had to stand up in front of a group and make a presentation--novices and experts alike! This book is a practical hands-on resource full of ideas and success-proven strategies that not only put you at ease when you're the focus of everyone's attention, but actually help you improve the effectiveness of your presentations.

How can today’s educators rise to the challenges of teaching in the inclusive classroom, while at the same time making teaching more rewarding and beneficial for all students? In her new book, acclaimed international educational consultant Kathy Perez provides powerful instructional strategies, not only for students with special needs, but also for their general education peers. Her New Inclusion encompasses a broader understanding of the inclusive classroom, embracing all the different needs that teachers face—from special education, to ELL, to a wide spectrum of student ability and readiness. This innovative resource combines the latest research in brain-based teaching and student engagement with useful interventions and differentiated strategies. Designed to be of practical and immediate use, all chapters include a focus on the needs of less-able readers. In addition, information for implementation and adaptation is provided to accommodate various grade levels. The text includes classroom vignettes, ties to the Common Core, illustrations, diagrams, highlight boxes, and many more user-friendly features. “The most well-prepared teachers with the best-written lesson plans will affect nothing in their classrooms if the students are not engaged. . . . In this book, Kathy shares her teaching strategies, complete with clear instruction and do-able steps to suit different learning preference . . . facilitating classroom learning the Kathy Perez way certainly makes the classroom come alive!” —From the Foreword by Lim Chye Tin, Former Dean, Academy of Principals, Singapore “Kathy Perez has defined and outlined potential issues, common misconceptions, and specific strategies to intentionally address the various learning styles and problematic blocks that impede literacy development. Each chapter is organized for quick referencing and loaded with interactive activities that can be applied to any content area and grade level. This is a must-have for teachers looking for timesaving, highly effective ways to differentiate their instruction in an inclusive classroom.” —Jeannie Donoghue, Professional Development Director, Bureau of Education and Research, Seattle, WA “Teachers will find an abundance of practical strategies steeped in research and clustered around the learning needs of students, especially struggling students. Teachers and administrators have the will to create learning environments that promote student success, but time is so frequently the commodity that is scarce making exploration of new and innovative techniques challenging. Here is a toolkit rich with practices designed to promote learning and literacy in inclusive classrooms.” —Linda K. Rondeau, Superintendent, Pittsburg Unified School District “Dr. Perez provides both regular and special educators with a treasure house of research-based strategies and tools to help students with learning challenges achieve success in the classroom.” —Thomas Armstrong, executive director, American Institute for Learning and Human Development Kathy Perez is an award-winning classroom teacher, administrator, and author who has worked with students from preschoolers to college graduates. She is a professor of education, director of teaching leadership, and coordinator of professional development and outreach at Saint Mary’s College of California. She is available for dynamic presentations that are meaningful, memorable, and motivational.