Vocabulary IS

The practice of educating all students, regardless of their abilities or disabilities, in the same classroom environment. Diversity. Accessibility. Inclusion. Equity.

The presence of differences within a given setting, including race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, and ability. Accessibility. Equity. Bias. Diversity.

Ensuring fair treatment, opportunities, and advancement for all students while striving to identify and eliminate barriers that have prevented the full participation of some groups. Diversity. Accessibility. Equity. Inclusion.

The design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. Inclusion. Diversity. Equity. Accessibility.

Adjustments or modifications provided to enable students with disabilities to participate fully in school activities. Accommodations. Accessibility. Inclusion. Diversity.

An educational framework that accommodates all learning styles by providing multiple means of representation, engagement, and expression. Differentiated Instruction. Universal Design for Learning (UDL. Equity. Social Integration.

The setting that allows students with disabilities to be educated alongside their non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate. Accessibility. Inclusion. Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). SEL.

The process by which individuals from different groups interact and form relationships in a community or school setting. Diversity. Social Integration. Community Building. Intercultural Communication.

The ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures. Cultural Competence. Diversity. Equity. Empathy.

Tailoring instruction to meet individual students’ needs. Accessibility. Differentiated Instruction. SEL. nclusion.

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another. Bias. Diversity. Empathy. Identity.

The process through which children acquire and apply the skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve goals, feel and show empathy, establish positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. Peer Support. Neurodiversity. Restorative Practices. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL.

A prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair. Discrimination. Bias. Inclusion. Equity.

Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience. Accessibility. Diversity. Prejudice. Identity.

Unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex. Equity. Bias. Inclusion. Discrimination.

An educational approach that values diversity and includes the perspectives of a variety of cultural groups. Inclusive Pedagogy. Multicultural Education. SEL. Social Integration.

An approach to discipline that focuses on repairing harm and restoring relationships rather than punitive measures. Accessibility. Diversity. Restorative Practices. Bias.

Teaching designed to challenge prejudices and promote diversity and inclusion. Community Building. SEL. Anti-Bias Education. Intercultural Communication.

The process by which people from different cultural backgrounds exchange information and understand each other. Diversity. Accessibility. Intercultural Communication. Inclusion.

The qualities, beliefs, personality, looks, and expressions that make a person or group. Diversity. Equity. Bias. Identity.

Everyday verbal, nonverbal, and environmental slights, snubs, or insults that communicate hostile or negative messages to individuals based on their marginalized group membership. Prejudice. Microaggressions. Diversity. Community Building.

The concept that neurological differences, such as autism and ADHD, are to be recognized and respected as any other human variation. Accessibility. SEL. Neurodiversity. Empathy.

Activities or practices that create a sense of belonging and connection among group members. Peer Support. Diversity. Inclusion. Community Building.

Assistance provided by peers, which can be formal or informal, to help students with diverse needs succeed socially and academically. Accommodations. Inclusive Pedagogy. Peer Support. Accessibility.