<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Include CA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents and allies coming together to advocate for systemic change and access to inclusive education for Californians with disabilities.]]></description><link>https://www.include-ca.org/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:10:29 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.includeca.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[School Supplies, Expectations and Separate Settings]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was absolutely that kid who loved school, and I loved shopping for school supplies every year — Trapper Keepers, spiral notebooks,...]]></description><link>https://www.include-ca.org/post/school-supplies-expectations-and-separate-settings</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689f596327fe4ddaa23652b6</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 16:15:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1e7bdc_aee1bdd1d6064139b5bb119ca953c6f4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_887,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lee Ann Holland</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does the research say?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Krishnan, S. (2024). Key Factors Influencing Inclusive Placement Decisions of Students With Extensive Support Needs. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 49(3), 174-189.]]></description><link>https://www.include-ca.org/post/what-does-the-research-say-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">674b7193d536db5bba808a5d</guid><category><![CDATA[Research Update]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 30 Nov 2024 20:14:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aedc37_237c7f3eb5e94817943575f02be2aa9e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_560,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Cull</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inclusive Practices During the Holiday Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The holiday season is a time for joy, reflection, and togetherness. For educators and support staff, it also provides an opportunity to...]]></description><link>https://www.include-ca.org/post/inclusive-practices-during-the-holiday-season</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6743a01b52b9d49b1a7774a6</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 21:45:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aedc37_1df99a221f724944a0e0f77b5f646ca6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_983,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Evelyn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The most inclusive school districts in California? It might not be where you think...]]></title><description><![CDATA[The most common question we recieve from parents seeking inclusive education in California is where should I move? Is there a school...]]></description><link>https://www.include-ca.org/post/the-most-inclusive-school-districts-in-california-it-might-not-be-where-you-think</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6743eabdb98777e20445a410</guid><category><![CDATA[Data Update]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 04:25:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aedc37_7306a40bd08d464a9a1cfd926441713f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_400,h_300,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Cull</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New LRE data for an old school year]]></title><description><![CDATA[LRE data is always like looking in a rear view mirror. The best we can do is that in March each year the Department of Education publishes the data for the previous school year. That means that in March this year 2024 we got access to the data for the 2022-2023 school year. ]]></description><link>https://www.include-ca.org/post/new-lre-data-for-an-old-school-year</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66b0605cdd475025c86211d4</guid><category><![CDATA[Data Update]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 05:27:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aedc37_846f792847714f718bc039ed3e1f533c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_628,h_367,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Cull</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is LRE Data?]]></title><description><![CDATA[IDEA mandates that children with disabilities are placed in the “least restrictive environment (LRE)".]]></description><link>https://www.include-ca.org/post/what-is-lre-data</link><guid isPermaLink="false">655fc0026624e18cc78235af</guid><category><![CDATA[Data Update]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2023 02:29:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aedc37_ec119d9ee1b247e99137bb1f4044037b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Cull</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does the research say?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kurth, J. A. &#38; Jackson, L. (2022). Introduction to the Special Issue on the Impact of Placement on Outcomes for Students with Complex Support Needs. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities 47 (4), 187-190.  (Peer-reviewed journal article) ]]></description><link>https://www.include-ca.org/post/what-does-the-research-say</link><guid isPermaLink="false">655fa54077c18fb3ed8ce33b</guid><category><![CDATA[Research Update]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 24 Nov 2023 14:18:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aedc37_237c7f3eb5e94817943575f02be2aa9e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_560,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Cull</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A moment for gratitude]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are grateful today for parents advocating for inclusive education, like those in Pennsylvania and Washington DC that 50 years ago...]]></description><link>https://www.include-ca.org/post/a-moment-for-gratitude</link><guid isPermaLink="false">655fa997825e25b892df040b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Nov 2023 20:51:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aedc37_01a6c247ec39453a90ae508f58da6166~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_394,h_218,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Cull</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome]]></title><description><![CDATA[We survived 2022 and now we’re off to new journeys. We have new chapters to be written and our time to  uncover our potential continues...]]></description><link>https://www.include-ca.org/post/welcome</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63b59e07b9e21937291f5b1f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2023 18:05:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e75884_2a7daf7f359a45d7825387f1bf2edd5e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Evelyn</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gov. Newsom signs new Inclusive Education legislation!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thank you Gov. Newsom for signing SB692 on the Least Restrictive Environment!  Thank you to Senator Cortese, Senator Josh Becker and...]]></description><link>https://www.include-ca.org/post/gov-newsom-signs-new-inclusive-education-legislation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">633e0bcc02bab6961435a46c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 23:14:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/aedc37_a34264dc05c941b9b2ebd144e82a62ad~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Cull</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>