Inclusion Background

Resources

Deepening Knowledge of Inclusive Teaching

This section of StepAhead is designed for teachers who wish to deepen their understanding of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Assistive Technology (AT), and to explore how these approaches can be effectively applied in Sri Lankan classrooms to support neurodiverse learners. The resources provided here include a curated selection of books, research articles, and online platforms that bridge global best practices with local relevance. Each source has been carefully chosen to offer teachers both theoretical insight and practical classroom strategies that align with inclusive education principles.

To make navigation simple, materials are organized into four categories; UDL and Lesson Planning, AT Tools, Strength-Based Assessment Practices, and Other Resources. These classifications help teachers quickly locate resources that match their specific areas of interest or professional development goals.

The recommended readings include contributions from international leaders in inclusive education such as Katie Novak, Shelley Moore, and Peter Liljedahl as well as Sri Lankan and regional research that reflects local experiences, challenges, and innovations. By engaging with these resources, teachers can build on their existing knowledge, discover new ideas, and continue developing inclusive, strength-based teaching practices that respond to the diverse needs of their students.

UDL and Lesson Planning

Novak Education

(Website by Katie Novak)

Five More Minutes

(Website by Dr. Shelley Moore)

Building Thinking Classrooms

(Article by Peter Liljedahl)

Student Diversity: Class Strategies

(Article by Faye Brownlie & Leyton Schnellert)

CAST Website

(UDL Resources and Frameworks)

Assistive Technology (AT) Tools

WonderTree Practice

(Pediatric Hub with AT Strategies)

DIVERSASIA

(Website)

LIRNEasia

(Digital Policy Research for the Asia Pacific)

The Use of AT in Education

(A Guide for Teachers and Schools by UNICEF)

Using AT to Support Children with Autism Spectrum

(Research Article by Nuwanda Athawuda)

Strength-Based Assessment

Softening the Edges

(Book by Katie White)

Universal Assessment

(Research Article by Shalini A. Abayasekara)

Other Resources

Getting to Know You

(Article by Leyton Schnellert)