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The Department of Inclusive Education (INED) prepares educators to teach and support students with a wide range of learning needs through specialized programs in Special Education and TESOL. We promote excellence in language, literacy, and learning by combining evidence-based instruction, community partnerships, and innovative tools like Universal Design and the Avatar Lab. With flexible course options and a strong emphasis on family and school collaboration, our faculty are deeply engaged in research and practice that improves educational outcomes for all students. 

Academic Distinction Statement 

INED promotes inclusive education for all by advancing language, literacy, and learning across multidisciplinary educational environments in research, teaching, and community-engaged partnerships. The INED department excels in preparing educators to meet the needs of marginalized groups through specialized concentrations in the high-need areas of Special Education, and TESOL. We aim to be leaders in the national discourse on literacy by emphasizing the use of evidence-based practices in language and literacy for ESOL and specialized populations.  We integrate innovative approaches, such as the Universal Design and Avatar Labs, to provide personalized, field-based instruction. Our focus on family and community engagement, alongside asynchronous learning options, ensures a tailored, intentional approach that aligns with the ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ values of inclusivity and respect. Faculty are deeply engaged with students and the community while conducting impactful research, exemplifying our commitment to making a difference in education.