Implementing the INCLUDE StrategyIntroduction: Effective teachers evaluate their classroom environment in relation to the academic, functional, behavioral, and social needs of their students. After taking this into consideration, the teacher must make appropriate accommodations and/or modifications to ensure the success of all students in the classroom. Despite a teacher's highest expectations of their students, students who require a more individualized approach will always be a cause for concern. The INCLUDE strategy is offered to students who require an individualized approach. INCLUDE allows teachers to strategize how to make adaptations or accommodations based on individual student needs, as well as teacher expectations in the classroom. (Friend & Bursuck, 2006) The INCLUDE strategy is based on the theory that what happens in a classroom can either decrease the impact of student learning or increase it, making adaptations necessary for change, or change students’ learning behavior. By assessing a student's needs and learning styles, as well as the demands of the classroom environment, a teacher can accommodate most students with special needs in their classroom. (Friend & Bursuck, 2006) The INCLUDE strategy contains components of both universal design and differentiated instruction. These two strategies are approaches that address classroom diversity in general education contexts and inclusion classroom contexts. The idea of ​​UDL is that instructional lessons, strategies, and assessments are planned with materials, which are more likely to be well suited to students with special needs. The supports minimize the need for further adaptations. Well-designed classrooms require fewer adaptations for students with special needs, it's an ass...... middle of paper ......(Friend & Bursuck, 2006)In the past , Sam's family hasn't been very supportive of him. However, we know that parent feedback can go a long way in evaluating a strategy that has been tested with a student. By involving Sam's parents in monitoring his academic and social behavior, the teacher can thoroughly evaluate Sam's progress and the effectiveness of the strategies introduced, through their feedback. Conclusion Effective practices like INCLUDE enable teachers to accommodate more diversity in their classrooms. When teachers have the mindset of adapting their classes, they reduce the need to make more individualized adaptations unless it is necessary for particular students. The most important aspects of maintaining an orderly and effective classroom environment are organization, grouping, instructional materials, and strategies to promote student success..