Professional Learning that Meets the Realities of the Classroom
Professional Learning for K–12 Educators, Rooted in Practical Strategies
At Inclusive Learning Lab, we offer year-round professional development built to help educators meet licensure requirements and tackle the most pressing challenges they face every day. Our annual learning track is divided into four thoughtfully designed modules—each containing four interactive, credit-eligible lessons featuring practical tools, peer discussion, and real-world case studies.
A Year of Learning That Aligns with the School Calendar
4 Modules | 16 Lessons | Built for Educators, by Educators
Each quarter, teachers dive into a new module designed to match the natural rhythms—and challenges—of the school year.
Every lesson includes:
Clear Topics & Learning Objectives
Concise Lesson Summaries for Busy Schedules
Interactive Message Boards for Peer Collaboration
Mr. Foster Narrative Case Study to bring each topic to life

Module 1:
Behavior as
Communication
Create Structure Without Sacrificing Connection
1.1 Welcome & Preventing Disruptive Behaviors
1.2 Principles of Reinforcement
1.3 Behavior as Communication & Building Relational Blueprints
1.4 Functional Behavioral Assessments & Supportive Interventions

Module 2:
Navigating Peer Issues & Emotional Dysregulation
Support Students’ Social and Emotional Growth
2.1 Developmental Peer Dynamics
2.2 Understanding Executive Functioning
2.3 Emotional Dysregulation & Avoiding Power Struggles
2.4 Student Motivation & Engagement

Module 3:
Responding to Academic Avoidance & Opposition
Use Structure, Support, and Flexibility to Re-Engage Students
3.1 Offering Appropriate Escape
3.2 Supporting Social Strains with Scaffolding
3.3 Executive Functioning, Simplified
3.4 Compromise & Control with Defiant Behavior

Module 4:
Ending Strong
Combat Burnout, Manage Transitions, and Finish the Year Well
4.1 Keep Students Engaged and Kind
4.2 Preparing for Big Transitions
4.3 Coaching Students Through “Fun” Events
4.4 Managing Restlessness & Finishing the Year Strong
Earn Credit. Gain Confidence.
Flexible, Research-Informed PD That Works in the Real World
Whether you're a new teacher or a seasoned educator, our content is grounded in real classroom experiences and designed for immediate application. Every lesson helps you meet professional learning requirements and walk into your classroom better equipped—day after day.


Hi, I’m Dr. Nickie Coomer, Founder of Inclusive Learning Lab.
After spending 10 years in the classroom as a Special Educator and Behavior Specialist, I returned to school for a Ph.D. in Urban Education Studies. I am committed to finding ways to implement critical pedagogies in an ever-changing educational landscape. Balancing the challenges of teaching with a commitment to educational equity, I work with teachers to empower healthy, supportive relationships in the classroom.
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