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Resources

Below, you will find resources to support inclusive practices in classrooms.

accessibility

Resources for prioritizing accessibility in classrooms (ICONIC Pledge Item #11)
  • Educating All Learners Resource Library
  • Education Resources on Disability Issues
  • Choosing Accessible Fonts

CO-CREATING CLASSROOM SPACES

Resources for sharing daily plans with students, and creating community agreements with students that detail values to uphold (ICONIC Pledge Item #5 and #9)
  • Lesson Plan Examples
  • How and Why To Create a Community Agreement
  • What Is A Community Agreement In Relation to Classrooms?
  • An Example Community Agreement

Conflict Resolution

For taking action against bullying, harassment, and discrimination swiftly and restoratively (ICONIC Pledge Item #4)
  •  Preventing and Responding to Discriminatory Behavior: Schools and Campuses
  • Restorative Resources Educator Tool Kit
  • Speaking Up Without Tearing Down
  • Getting Started with Managing Classroom Conflict

content warnings

Resources to support prioritizing accessibility in classrooms (ICONIC Pledge Item #11)
  • Educating All Learners Resource Library
  • Education Resources on Disability Issues
  • Choosing Accessible Fonts

liberatory language

Resources for promoting the use of liberatory language (ICONIC Pledge Item #6) 
  • Liberating "Liberatory" Education
  • What Do We Mean by "Liberty" Anyway?
  • Best Practices for Inclusive Classroom Language
  • Language and Stigma
  • Communicating With and About People with Disabilities

mandatory reporting

It's important for teachers to make students aware of their role and requirements as a mandatory reporter so as to be transparent in the roles of a student-teacher relationship, as well as identifying who the Title IX Coordinator is and providing resources for students who are survivors of sexual harassment and assault. (ICONIC Pledge Item #8)
  • What are Mandated Reporter Responsibilities

Mental health

Mental health resources to share with students (ICONIC Pledge Item #13) 
  • Mental and Behavioral Health Resources During COVID-19
  • Social Emotional Learning Resources
  • Mental Health Resources for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color
  • Mental Health Resources and BIPOC Support
  • Anti-Racism and BIPOC Support
  • 55 Mental Health Resources for People of Color
  • Nami Helpline

pronoun use

Resources for normalizing using pronouns in introductions (ICONIC Pledge Item #2)
Learn More:
  • Respecting Pronouns in the Classroom
  • Pronouns: A Resource
Changing your name to include pronouns:
  • How to Change Name in Google Meet
  • How to Change Name on Zoom on PC or Phone
  • How to Change Microsoft Teams Name

Spaces for relaxation

Resources for making room for students to step out of the space if they are feeling discomfort (ICONIC Pledge Item #12)
Learn More:
  • Chill Out! Classroom Relaxation Exercises for All Ages
  • Mindfulness in the Classroom
Virtual breakout rooms:
  • Use Breakout Rooms in Google Meet
  • Zoom Help Center: Enabling Breakout Rooms
  • How to Use the New Breakout Rooms in Microsoft Teams

Additional resources

  • Facing History's Reflective Classrooms

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  • Home
  • Our Work
    • Counselors Not Cops >
      • The Facts
    • Memphis Against Sexual Harassment & Assault
    • ICONIC Classrooms >
      • ICONIC Pledge
      • ICONIC Resources
      • Inclusive Classrooms Hall of Fame
      • Get Involved
    • Brave, Safe, & Educated Spaces >
      • Get Involved
      • BSE Spaces
    • Mental Health Needs More
    • Shelby County Youth Council
  • Get Involved
  • Gallery
    • Photos
    • Videos
  • CHAlumnix
  • Archive
    • Recent (2019-2020 Year)
    • Cohorts >
      • EDJ
      • GAS
      • MASHA >
        • Survivor Power Coffee Hours
      • MemYU
      • Adult Support
  • For CHANGE Fellows and SCYC Members
    • Resources >
      • Institute Binder
    • For SCYC Members >
      • Attendance Policy
      • Public Commissioner Contact Info
    • For CHANGE Fellows >
      • CHANGE Committees
    • For Advisers