Date: 10/13/2026 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PT Location: Online Type: Webinar Price: FREE
Description
Inclusive by Design is a virtual learning series focused on strengthening learning environments so more students can meaningfully participate, access learning, and express their understanding across classroom settings.
In this session we will explore ideas for designing playful, inclusive early learning environments that support communication, regulation, and participation from the very start.
While grounded in strong Tier 1 design, each session highlights how supports often associated with Tier 2 and Tier 3 (e.g., assistive technology, AAC, sensory supports, and specialized strategies) can be integrated into everyday practice to benefit all learners. Participants will leave with ready-to-use ideas, collaborative insights, and a growing network of support. Sessions are interactive, recorded, and include a book drawing aligned to the session focus.
Objectives:
- Design early learning environments that integrate communication, sensory, and play-based supports to increase participation for all learners.
- Apply simple routines and tools that support regulation, access, engagement, and early communication across daily activities.
Agenda:
Welcome & Framing: Set the context, purpose, and connection to inclusive Tier 1 design.
Tools & Strategies: Share practical examples from educators and specialists.
Discussion: Collaborative discussion to connect ideas, ask questions, and problem-solve together.
Reflection: Identify one takeaway and next step to apply in practice.
Feedback & Drawing: Each session includes an assistive tech or book drawing aligned to the session focus or UDL.
Facilitators:
Dani Hoffman, Section 619 Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator at OSP1
Instructor Disclosure: Kristin Leslie is employed by and receives compensation from the Special Education Technology Center. She has no relevant non-financial disclosures.
Contact
Email Sue Wright at the SETC office
Zoom Link
Clock hours for this webinar and others in this series are available from ESD105 for a small fee. The following Professional Development Enroller link provides more information about clock hours: Pending