Below are resources to support inclusive practices in classrooms.

First Day of School

Resources for setting a tone of inclusivity on the first day of school.

The ICONIC First Day Toolkit

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