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Lippit Knoster change model.
- Change Models
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Practical resources for inclusive school leadership
Welcome to the Resource Hub - a growing collection of practical tools, templates, guides, and examples designed to support school leaders in strengthening student support services and building more inclusive learning communities. Explore resources shared by international schools and practitioners, adapt ideas to fit your unique context, and discover practical approaches to supporting every learner. Browse the categories below to begin exploring.
Here is what you will find
Browse the school-based examples, tools, and practical resources below to expand and enhance your student support services. Resources are organized by topic and resource type, making it easy to find what you need. You can also search by keyword to quickly locate templates, guides, policies, frameworks, articles, and examples of practice that you can adapt to your own school's needs.
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![AASCounselorManualSuicideSelfHarmSafeguarding (PDF)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765127105/aaie/vthaccf35ho1mtymkjgi/AASCounselorManualSuicideSelfHarmSafeguarding.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765127105/aaie/vthaccf35ho1mtymkjgi/AASCounselorManualSuicideSelfHarmSafeguarding.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765127105/aaie/vthaccf35ho1mtymkjgi/AASCounselorManualSuicideSelfHarmSafeguarding.pdf","width":612}])
This manual provides detailed protocols for school staff to prevent, assess, intervene, and support students experiencing suicide risk, self-harm, or safeguarding concerns.
- Student Services Handbooks
![AASLSAHandbookforStaff (PDF)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765127105/aaie/batjxntnocmtxph3xplb/AASLSAHandbookforStaff.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765127105/aaie/batjxntnocmtxph3xplb/AASLSAHandbookforStaff.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765127105/aaie/batjxntnocmtxph3xplb/AASLSAHandbookforStaff.pdf","width":612}])
This handbook explains the role, expectations, procedures, conduct standards, and contractual guidelines for Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) working under school supervision to support students requiring 1:1 intervention.
- Student Services Handbooks
![AASStudentSupportServicesHandbook24-25 (PDF)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765127104/aaie/tj4cbuo7pyi2t0pbfqrd/AASStudentSupportServicesHandbook24-25.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765127104/aaie/tj4cbuo7pyi2t0pbfqrd/AASStudentSupportServicesHandbook24-25.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765127104/aaie/tj4cbuo7pyi2t0pbfqrd/AASStudentSupportServicesHandbook24-25.pdf","width":596}])
This handbook outlines how AAS delivers inclusive student support - covering Learning Support, EAL, counseling, referral processes, IEP procedures, roles, fees, and operational expectations - to ensure all students access appropriate services.
- Student Services Handbooks
![AAS-SofiaLearningSupportFeestructure (PDF)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763213182/aaie/ybv40g0x2bkgnsj5mtzu/AAS-SofiaLearningSupportFeestructure.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763213182/aaie/ybv40g0x2bkgnsj5mtzu/AAS-SofiaLearningSupportFeestructure.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763213182/aaie/ybv40g0x2bkgnsj5mtzu/AAS-SofiaLearningSupportFeestructure.pdf","width":612}])
Example from AAS-SOFIA on their learning support fee structure.
- Financial Models
![AcademicandSocialEffectsofInclusoinonStudentswithoutDisabilities (PDF)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1754242858/aaie/tenjqd8vzgzjjlutknsv/AcademicandSocialEffectsofInclusoinonStudentswithoutDisabilities.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1754242858/aaie/tenjqd8vzgzjjlutknsv/AcademicandSocialEffectsofInclusoinonStudentswithoutDisabilities.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1754242858/aaie/tenjqd8vzgzjjlutknsv/AcademicandSocialEffectsofInclusoinonStudentswithoutDisabilities.pdf","width":595}])
An article from the Department of Educational Studies and the Department of Teaching and Learning, Ohio State University
- Articles
![Lincoln-AdmissionsPhilosophy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1753107468/aaie/ahw49fzu70dgn0iiwg0t/Lincoln-AdmissionsPhilosophy.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1753107468/aaie/ahw49fzu70dgn0iiwg0t/Lincoln-AdmissionsPhilosophy.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1753107468/aaie/ahw49fzu70dgn0iiwg0t/Lincoln-AdmissionsPhilosophy.pdf","width":612}])
A shared resource from Asociación Escuelas Lincoln
- Admissions Policies
![AESStudentSupportServicesDocuments (PDF)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765127396/aaie/fi4azoumfkizff85lopr/AESStudentSupportServicesDocuments.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765127396/aaie/fi4azoumfkizff85lopr/AESStudentSupportServicesDocuments.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765127396/aaie/fi4azoumfkizff85lopr/AESStudentSupportServicesDocuments.pdf","width":612}])
This document outlines the structure, tools, and staffing model for Student Support Services at the American Embassy School, including templates, processes, and Extended Services Program (ESP) development.
- Student Services Handbooks
![AISBLearningSupportHandbook (PDF)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765127105/aaie/xzpycha3jpolfng2psh3/AISBLearningSupportHandbook.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765127105/aaie/xzpycha3jpolfng2psh3/AISBLearningSupportHandbook.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765127105/aaie/xzpycha3jpolfng2psh3/AISBLearningSupportHandbook.pdf","width":596}])
The AISB Learning Support Handbook outlines how the school identifies, supports, and monitors students with learning needs through tiered services, collaboration, and individualized planning.
- Student Services Handbooks
![AISJ-AdmissionsOperationsManual (PDF)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1753107467/aaie/jwcvhzhfskxvylvhwmor/AISJ-AdmissionsOperationsManual.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1753107467/aaie/jwcvhzhfskxvylvhwmor/AISJ-AdmissionsOperationsManual.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1753107467/aaie/jwcvhzhfskxvylvhwmor/AISJ-AdmissionsOperationsManual.pdf","width":612}])
A shared resource from American International School of Jeddah
- Admissions Policies
![SupportServicesAISJ (PDF)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765127121/aaie/qmjmhdavarttffwgypfy/SupportServicesAISJ.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765127121/aaie/qmjmhdavarttffwgypfy/SupportServicesAISJ.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765127121/aaie/qmjmhdavarttffwgypfy/SupportServicesAISJ.pdf","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765127121/aaie/qmjmhdavarttffwgypfy/SupportServicesAISJ.pdf","width":810}])
AISJ provides tiered academic, language, and therapeutic support services with structured fees, staffing models, and placement processes to meet diverse learner needs.
- Student Services Handbooks
![Lincoln-AdmissionsPhilosophy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1753107468/aaie/pbntlhus8sdc3wmkfftu/ASB-AccessandInclusionGuidelines.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1753107468/aaie/pbntlhus8sdc3wmkfftu/ASB-AccessandInclusionGuidelines.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1753107468/aaie/pbntlhus8sdc3wmkfftu/ASB-AccessandInclusionGuidelines.pdf","width":612}])
A shared resource from American School of Bombay
- Admissions Policies
![ASBAccessandInclusionGuidelines (PDF)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765127105/aaie/bajcm4wqzoptuvl9edpi/ASBAccessandInclusionGuidelines.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765127105/aaie/bajcm4wqzoptuvl9edpi/ASBAccessandInclusionGuidelines.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765127105/aaie/bajcm4wqzoptuvl9edpi/ASBAccessandInclusionGuidelines.pdf","width":612}])
This document outlines how ASB ensures equitable access, admissions, and support systems so diverse learners can participate meaningfully in school life.
- Student Services Handbooks
![ASDBusinessModelsPlaybook (PDF)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765123682/aaie/nhwulkzge6l5dsob0kay/ASDBusinessModelsPlaybook.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765123682/aaie/nhwulkzge6l5dsob0kay/ASDBusinessModelsPlaybook.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1765123682/aaie/nhwulkzge6l5dsob0kay/ASDBusinessModelsPlaybook.pdf","width":612}])
This document outlines how ASD structures, delivers, and monitors inclusive learning support services using MTSS, staffing roles, referral processes, and individualized education planning.
- Staffing & Scheduling
- Student Services Handbooks
![BestPracticesandValueofCGCSsInternalAuditingFunctions (PDF)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763222059/aaie/wpodvbulopfaqrkzivwq/BestPracticesandValueofCGCSsInternalAuditingFunctions.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763222059/aaie/wpodvbulopfaqrkzivwq/BestPracticesandValueofCGCSsInternalAuditingFunctions.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763222059/aaie/wpodvbulopfaqrkzivwq/BestPracticesandValueofCGCSsInternalAuditingFunctions.pdf","width":612}])
Best practices from the Council of the Great City Schools
- Internal Auditing Structures
![Business_Model_Canvas (PDF)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762504016/aaie/kuv8i8agessmrxajsj5n/Business_Model_Canvas.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762504016/aaie/kuv8i8agessmrxajsj5n/Business_Model_Canvas.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762504016/aaie/kuv8i8agessmrxajsj5n/Business_Model_Canvas.pdf","width":792}])
Canvas by Business Model Foundry AG.
- Change Models
![CanResearchHelptoDeliverthePromisesofInclusiveEducation (PDF)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1754242858/aaie/jobjejyksehzs0lwkna6/CanResearchHelptoDeliverthePromisesofInclusiveEducation.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1754242858/aaie/jobjejyksehzs0lwkna6/CanResearchHelptoDeliverthePromisesofInclusiveEducation.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1754242858/aaie/jobjejyksehzs0lwkna6/CanResearchHelptoDeliverthePromisesofInclusiveEducation.pdf","width":595}])
An article from the Department of Special Education, University of Illinois at Chicago
- Articles
![CaseStudy-TheBusinessCaseforInclusiveEducationatCNG (PDF)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763213168/aaie/wpuvbc29lfdqwubbkme1/CaseStudy-TheBusinessCaseforInclusiveEducationatCNG.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763213168/aaie/wpuvbc29lfdqwubbkme1/CaseStudy-TheBusinessCaseforInclusiveEducationatCNG.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763213168/aaie/wpuvbc29lfdqwubbkme1/CaseStudy-TheBusinessCaseforInclusiveEducationatCNG.pdf","width":612}])
The Colegio Nueva Granada (CNG) in Bogotá, Colombia, provides a compelling case for the financial sustainability and strategic advantages of inclusive education.
- Financial Models
![CaseStudy-TheBusinessCaseforInclusiveEducationatISBasel (PDF)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1763213168/aaie/zrntkuxwjfvb9rync7hf/CaseStudy-TheBusinessCaseforInclusiveEducationatISBasel.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1763213168/aaie/zrntkuxwjfvb9rync7hf/CaseStudy-TheBusinessCaseforInclusiveEducationatISBasel.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1763213168/aaie/zrntkuxwjfvb9rync7hf/CaseStudy-TheBusinessCaseforInclusiveEducationatISBasel.pdf","width":612}])
This case study offers a roadmap for schools seeking to develop scalable, mission-aligned inclusion programs rooted in operational and fiscal stewardship.
- Financial Models
![ChangeModelExamples (PDF)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762504016/aaie/lioncpgqh6burp9alu4c/ChangeModelExamples.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762504016/aaie/lioncpgqh6burp9alu4c/ChangeModelExamples.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762504016/aaie/lioncpgqh6burp9alu4c/ChangeModelExamples.pdf","width":612}])
Five different change models.
- Change Models
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