Rebekah Poe, M.ED. is an award-winning special education teacher and education consultant who focuses on providing teachers with the training necessary to offer equitable education and establish connections to students of all ability levels in an inclusive setting.
""Blueprint for Inclusion is an invaluable resource for educational leaders and teachers to meet the needs of all students. It provides comprehensive strategies, tools, and frameworks to foster inclusive learning environments. The book combines ideas with actionable steps, including collaboration between general and special education staff. Real-life examples illustrate how to implement effective teaching practices that promote equity and inclusivity-a must-read for educators dedicated to supporting all learners."" Dr. Tron Young Administrator ""Rebekah has done something extraordinary with this book. She has crafted a masterpiece that seamlessly combines an authentic practitioner's perspective with evidence-based research that speaks to all stakeholders in the education space. Woven throughout are policies and effective practices that can help teachers of all experiences, parents, and administrators navigate the complex and often misunderstood world of IEPs. This is the type of book that should be top of the list for book studies and educator training."" -Dr. Adam Dovico Professor, Former Principal, Author, and Speaker ""Blueprint for Inclusion is a leading-edge and heartfelt guide for all parties aspiring to support students in an authentically inclusive classroom environment. Through an additive and collaborative mindset, Rebekah Poe skillfully navigates us through successful strategies backed by research while mindfully unpacking the nuances for student success."" -Derrick Carlson, M.Ed. Classroom Teacher ""As a multi-decade educator and a parent of a neurodivergent child, I wholeheartedly recommend Rebekah Poe's book, Blueprint for Inclusion: A Practical Guide to Supporting Students with IEPs in the General Education Classroom! It needs to be in every school, teaching credential program, and family library for those who have children with IEPs. Inclusion and special education programs are complicated and overwhelming, but Poe brings clarity and solutions for the educator and parent alike."" -Dean Deaver Elementary School Principal, Father of a Neurodivergent Child ""Blueprint for Inclusion is an essential read for educators at every stage of their careers-preservice, new, or veteran. Poe demystifies the complexities of IDEA and special education with clarity and practicality. By seamlessly blending legal insights, research, and real-world understanding, this book provides a comprehensive yet accessible guide that empowers educators to navigate special education effectively. This is a must-have resource for anyone committed to fostering inclusion and equity in education."" -Meghan Allen, M.Ed, NBCT Special Education Teacher, Alabama's Elementary Teacher of the Year 2018 ""Blueprint for Inclusion is a great guide for general education teachers to better understand special education as a whole and tangible ways to collaborate with all stakeholders for the success of their students receiving special education services. Poe highlights the importance of inclusion through specific ideas classroom teachers can implement to better support their students with diverse needs and personal anecdotes. In a sentiment: all students are OUR students and it's our responsibility to ensure they are receiving the support they need to be successful."" -Dr. Shane Saeed Elementary ELA Curriculum Coordinator, author, and national presenter