Today's Montessori Classroom for Today's Students: a look at the inclusive Montessori classroom
Today's Montessori Classroom for Today's Students: a look at the inclusive Montessori classroom by Christine Lowry, M.Ed.
Since the Inclusive Classroom model first appeared in 2016, it has fast become the norm in the
broader educational landscape. Built on the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) mandate
for serving students with special needs in the “least restrictive environment,” the
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015 includes a framework for serving all students in the general,
inclusive, classroom with a Multi-Tiered System of Support. This framework, along with changes in
teacher preparation programs and ongoing professional development, are giving teachers the knowledge
and skills they need to meet the needs of most students in their classrooms. Click to read more.
broader educational landscape. Built on the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) mandate
for serving students with special needs in the “least restrictive environment,” the
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015 includes a framework for serving all students in the general,
inclusive, classroom with a Multi-Tiered System of Support. This framework, along with changes in
teacher preparation programs and ongoing professional development, are giving teachers the knowledge
and skills they need to meet the needs of most students in their classrooms. Click to read more.