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A free seating chart generator, teacher-designed for inclusive classrooms

Why Inclusive Seating?

Inclusive Seating helps you create equitable classroom layouts that accommodate individual learning needs and social dynamics.

How it works

Build your roster Add students and set seating restrictions for those with specific needs.

Design your classroom Add seats, exits, and your teacher's desk to match your room layout.

Randomize Randomly generate a seating chart that implements your seating strategies.

Tip: Click Try a demo in the sidebar to explore with sample data.

Common use cases

Focus and attention Place students who need extra support near the teacher's desk to facilitate direct instruction.

Safety and supervision Keep students who may be flight risks away from exits while ensuring they still feel included in the classroom community.

Social dynamics Separate students who distract each other while maintaining positive peer relationships throughout the room.

Peer support Strategically seat students near supportive classmates who can help them succeed academically and socially.

Physical accommodations Position students with visual or hearing needs in optimal locations, or ensure students with mobility considerations have appropriate access.

Class roster

Add students to your roster, then use to set seating restrictions for students with specific needs, for attendance, or to remove.

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Design your classroom

Add elements from the sidebar and arrange your classroom layout. Use to rotate seats, and click the arrows below to change room orientation.

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Randomized seating chart

Click Randomize in the sidebar to generate your seating chart. Drag and drop students to swap positions for fine-tuning.

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Privacy policy

Learn how Inclusive Seating handles your data.

We don't collect your data Inclusive Seating is a static website. Your roster, classroom layout, and seating charts are stored exclusively in your browser's local storage and never transmitted to any server.

Your data stays on your device Saved classes live only in your browser. Clearing your browser's site data will permanently delete them. We have no access to them and cannot recover them.

Google Analytics We use Google Analytics to understand general usage patterns (page views, session duration, etc.). Google may collect anonymized data such as your IP address, browser type, and general location. We do not use this data to identify you personally. You can opt out via Google's opt-out tool.

Cookies Google Analytics may set cookies for analytics purposes. We do not set any cookies ourselves.

FAQ

Get answers to frequently asked questions.

Where are my saved classes stored? All data is saved in your browser's local storage. This means your classes are tied to the specific browser and device you used. They won't sync across devices or browsers.

I lost my saved classes — what happened? Clearing your browser's cookies, cache, or site data will delete your saved classes. We recommend saving a PDF of your seating chart as a backup before clearing your browser.

How does the Randomize function work? The algorithm introduces controlled randomness so students get fresh seating arrangements. It respects your restrictions while also penalizing repeat neighbors and same-seat placements from the previous chart.

What if not all restrictions can be satisfied? The algorithm does its best but can't always satisfy every restriction — especially in small or densely arranged classrooms. The status banner below the seating chart will tell you how many students with restrictions were successfully accommodated, and hovering over it reveals which students weren't fully satisfied.

What's the difference between a flexible seat and an assigned seat? Flexible seats are filled randomly by the algorithm. Assigned seats are numbered and can be locked to a specific student using the Must sit in restriction on that student's profile. The algorithm will always place that student in their assigned seat.

How many students and seats can I add? You can add up to 36 students per class and up to 48 classroom elements. There is a maximum of 20 saved classes.

How do I print or export my seating chart? Click the icon next to any grid to generate a PDF. Your roster exports as a table with restrictions listed; the classroom layout and seating chart export as visual grid diagrams.

What does the magic wand button do? The button on the classroom grid cycles through preset layout templates (rows, grouped tables, U-shape, circle, etc.) to give you a quick starting point that you can then customize.

What do the rotation arrows on the classroom do? They rotate the orientation labels (front, back, left, right) around the classroom grid without moving your elements. This helps you align the digital layout with how your physical room is oriented relative to, say, the board or the door.

Does Inclusive Seating work offline? Once the page has fully loaded, most functionality works without an internet connection. However, some icon assets may not render correctly offline if they haven't already been cached by your browser.

Is Inclusive Seating free? Yes — completely free, no account required, no paywall, no ads.

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