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Fully Integrated Organizational Structure
A Fully Integrated Organizational Structure means full participation in the general education curriculum for all students. All students participate in the general education curriculum instruction and activities of their grade level peers, and schools embrace ways to redefine roles of paraeducators and teaching assistants to support all students.
SWIFT-IN-60
This film shows how in a fully integrated organizational structure students, educators, support personnel and families work together to support full participation in the general education curriculum.
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Discussion Guide: Fully Integrated Organizational Structure
Use this discussion guide along with the SWIFT in 60 video to talk with school stakeholders about what a fully integrated organizational structure could look like at your school.
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Introduction to Fully Integrated Organizational Structure
Use this PowerPoint to introduce the SWIFT feature: Fully Integrated Organizational Structure. The PowerPoint provides guidance on why the feature is essential for inclusive school reform. It also introduces implementation steps and examples.
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Steps to Get You Started: Fully Integrated Organizational Structure
Your school can take specific action steps to develop a fully integrated organizational structure.
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Resources
Publications
- People First Language
- Best Practices for ELLs: Peer-assisted Learning
- Equity by Design: Using Peer-Mediated Learning to Advance Equity for All Students
- Deeper Learning: A Collaborative Classroom is Key
- Peer Mediated Instruction and Intervention
- Service Delivery Models for Paraprofessional Support
- Evidence-based Practices for Students with Severe Disabilities
- Noncategorical Eligibility System—Example from Iowa