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¹Department of Teacher Education, Wright State University, Dayton, OH, USA.

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Inclusive science education requires skilled teachers and accessible resources. Professional development and web-based lesson plans with adaptations support educators in teaching students with disabilities alongside their peers.

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Area of Science:

STEM Education
Special Education
Inclusive Classrooms

Background:

Federal legislation mandates inclusion of adolescents with disabilities in general science and math classes.
Teacher skill and support are critical for the success of inclusive placement.
Existing educational practices often lack adequate resources for diverse learners.

Purpose of the Study:

To enhance general educators' skills for inclusive science and math instruction.
To provide teachers with accessible, high-quality resources and strategies for students with disabilities.
To address the challenges of equitable access to laboratory and field experiences.

Main Methods:

The Center's Lesson Adaptations for Student Success (CLASS) project offered summer professional development.
Teachers received training on adapting lessons for students with physical, sensory, and learning disabilities.
The Ohio Resource Center's Lesson Adaptations for Student Success (OR-CLASS) developed a web resource repository.

Main Results:

Professional development equipped teachers with knowledge and skills for inclusive practices.
Web resources provide peer-reviewed lesson plans with specific adaptation recommendations.
Both projects aimed to improve equitable access to science education for all students.

Conclusions:

Targeted professional development and accessible online resources are effective strategies.
Supporting general educators is key to successful inclusive science education.
These initiatives promote equitable learning opportunities for students with exceptionalities.