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This Brief highlights federal policies for family engagement; describes examples of policy actions by the state of Massachusetts; and illustrates local policies and practices at the Dr. William W. Henderson Inclusion Elementary School in Dorchester, MA, a SWIFT knowledge development site. To guide SWIFT Center technical assistance on the Family and Community Engagement Domain in participating states and districts, we suggest four ways to weave family engagement policies and practices into the SWIFT framework.

"VISIBLE LEARNING: WHAT DOES IT SAY ABOUT GROUPING STUDENTS?"

"The "Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs," released jointly by the Departments of Education (ED) and Health and Human Services (HHS) on September 14, 2015, states that all young children with disabilities should have access to inclusive high-quality early childhood programs, where they are provided with individualized and appropriate support in meeting high expectations."

"SWIFT-FIG consists of five domains, each with two features. Explore the guide to learn more about SWIFT practices. If you are a new visitor, you may find the "

"NBCDI's State of the Black Child initiative is focused on creating resources that challenge the prevailing discourse about Black children-one which overemphasizes limitations and deficits and does not draw upon the considerable strengths, assets and resilience demonstrated by our children, families, and communities."

"SWIFT Center's Issue Brief-Leading Education Reform Initiatives:  How SWIFT Coordinates and Enhances Impact-to realize positive outcomes and increased student achievement for ALL.   This Brief, written by leaders in the field of educational reform and members of the SWIFT Policy Team (TASH, NASDSE, CCSSO, IEL) provides a close examination of the various initiatives and the research to support not only the inclusion of students with disabilities in general education, but the wisdom of braiding reform initiatives to create a unity of purpose and the sustainability of increased academic and social outcomes for ALL students."

Strategies for Success: Creating Inclusive Classrooms that Work

Video of a young man who works at Little Tikes in Hudson. Part of Walmart series.

"Middle School Teams Increasing Access to General Education for Students With Significant Disabilities: Issues Encountered and Activities Observed Across Contexts"

A story of high school inclusion: an ethnographic case study Ann Marie McKee University of Iowa