Author : Wayne Sailor
Publisher : Teachers College Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 25,34 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780807741771
A breakthrough for those concerned about improving education and schooling in our nation. Tackling tough, contemporary issues, this volume discusses provocative dilemmas with clarity and precision; it challenges us to think more deeply about reform and about the kind and quality of services America owes its children and itself. It is a work that will endure as both a challenge to our thinking and a call to action.
Author : Richard A. Villa
Publisher : ASCD
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 15,36 MB
Release : 2016-12-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 1416622896
Richard A. Villa and Jacqueline S. Thousand provide an in-depth, research-based guide for ensuring that your school provides the federally guaranteed "least restrictive environment" for students no matter the severity of the challenges they face. Leading an Inclusive School: Access and Success for ALL Students offers administrators, teachers, and other educators working to promote inclusion a wealth of information about the history and research base of inclusive education in the United States, including pivotal amendments to and reauthorizations of the EHCA, landmark court cases, and the philosophical underpinnings of the movement; essential curricular and instructional practices for inclusive schools, such as heterogeneous grouping, creative problem solving, and co-teaching; powerful organizational structures such as Multitiered System of Support and Schoolwide Positive Behavior Supports to help optimize the benefits of differentiation for all students; and a conceptual framework for coordinating educational initiatives and best practices for educating all students in general education. Also included are vivid personal stories of students with disabilities that illustrate how these students flourish when they learn alongside their general education peers. Educators who are serious about committing to the success of learners at all levels of perceived physical, intellectual, communication, and social/emotional ability will find the examples, advice, and tools in this book indispensable for planning, implementing, and promoting inclusion in their schools.
Author : Thomas Hehir
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 12,31 MB
Release : 2012-01-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 111813365X
How to raise the achievement of all kids, from gifted to those with severe disabilities This book presents lessons learned from in-depth case studies of some of our most effective inclusive public schools. The authors conclusively demonstrate that schools can educate students with mild and severe disabilities in general education classrooms by providing special education services that link to and bolster general education instruction. This goes beyond complying with Special Education law; having a truly inclusive environment raises the achievement level for all students and results in more committed and satisfied teachers. Insights shared from teachers, school leaders, parents, and the students themselves provide a path forward for anyone striving to Improve special education services. The authors reveal what these exemplary schools do that makes them so successful, and provide advice for readers who want to incorporate these practices themselves. Hehir, former U.S. Office of Special Education (OSEP) Director, is a leading name in Special Education Highlights the important relationships between administrators, teachers, and parents to foster maximum collaboration between general and special education Includes information on committing to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Positive Behavior Supports This vital resource zeroes in on what excellent public schools do differently to ensure all students succeed.
Author : UNESCO
Publisher : UNESCO Publishing
Page : 45 pages
File Size : 26,59 MB
Release : 2017-06-05
Category :
ISBN : 9231002228
Author : Lani Florian
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 50,10 MB
Release : 2007-08-07
Category : Education
ISBN : 1134165102
**Winner of the nasen Special Educational Needs Academic Book award 2008** There is an enduring and widespread perception amongst policy makers and practitioners that certain groups of children, in particular those who find learning difficult, have a detrimental effect on the achievement of other children. Challenging this basic assumption, Achievement and Inclusion in Schools argues that high levels of inclusion can be entirely compatible with high levels of achievement and that combining the two is not only possible but essential if all children are to have the opportunity to participate fully in education. Packed with vivid case studies that explore the benefits and tensions for children and schools, this book sets out to answer the following questions: What is the nature of the relationship between the inclusion of some children and the achievement of all? Are there strategies which can raise the achievement of all children, whilst safeguarding the inclusion of others who are more vulnerable? What changes can a school make to ensure high levels of inclusion as well as high levels of achievement for all its children? Achievement and Inclusion in Schools offers an up-to-date analysis of current issues, provides practical guidance for practitioners and policy-makers, and will be of interest to anyone passionate about inclusive education.
Author : Ekins, Alison
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 27,89 MB
Release : 2009-09-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 0335236049
This book examines and offers solutions to the challenges faced by schools in ensuring that all students are enjoying, participating and achieving in education.
Author : Lee Ann Jung
Publisher : ASCD
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 44,92 MB
Release : 2019-09-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 1416628126
Winner of AM&P EXCEL Bronze Award Your Students, My Students, Our Students explores the hard truths of current special education practice and outlines five essential disruptions to the status quo. Authors Lee Ann Jung, Nancy Frey, Douglas Fisher, and Julie Kroener show you how to - Establish a school culture that champions equity and inclusion. - Rethink the long-standing structure of least restrictive environment and the resulting service delivery. - Leverage the strengths of all educators to provide appropriate support and challenge. - Collaborate on the delivery of instruction and intervention. - Honor the aspirations of each student and plan accordingly. To realize authentic and equitable inclusion, we must relentlessly and collectively pursue change. This book—written not for "special educators" or "general educators" but for all educators—addresses the challenges, maps out the solutions, and provides tools and inspiration for the work ahead. Real-life examples of empowerment and success illustrate just what's possible when educators commit to the belief that every student belongs to all of us and all students deserve learning experiences that will equip them to live full and rewarding lives.
Author : Dorothy Kerzner Lipsky
Publisher : National Professional Resources Inc./Dude Publishing
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 19,4 MB
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 1935609580
Newly revised and updated for 2012, Inclusion: A Service Not a Place guides educators in taking a whole school approach to inclusion that positions students as the centerpiece of educational decision making. Authors Dorothy Kerzner Lipsky and Alan Gardner reinforce the need for inclusion and explain what educators must do to ensure all students have full access to the entire general education curriculum. The book supports the implementation of inclusive practices by presenting the following:A definition and description of inclusive practice The relationship of inclusion to IDEA and NCLB Best practices, based upon experience and current research Roles and responsibilities of various school personnel, including administrators, related services providers, and clinicians Parental roles and responsibilities Exploration of interventions, with a major focus on RTI and PBIS Reproducible forms for structuring inclusive classrooms Additional resources for specific topics, including a listing of organizations, videos, web sites, and a glossary
Author : Paul Cooper
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 21,93 MB
Release : 2011-03-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 1119996139
From Inclusion to Engagement challenges the ideologically driven academic discourse that has come to dominate inclusive education by presenting research-based knowledge about what actually works. Presents an innovative approach rooted in a biopsychosocial theoretical perspective – an approach that is still relatively misunderstood within the educational sphere Offers insights based on an extensive review of contemporary international research in the field Avoids the biases of ideology in favour of science-based social and educational outcomes The first comprehensive account of evidence-based interventions for students with Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties
Author : James McLeskey
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 565 pages
File Size : 48,18 MB
Release : 2014-05-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 1136242430
Over the last decade, the educational context for students with disabilities has significantly changed primarily as a result of mandates contained in NCLB and IDEA. The purpose of this book is to summarize the research literature regarding how students might be provided classrooms and schools that are both inclusive and effective. Inclusive schools are defined as places where students with disabilities are valued and active participants in academic and social activities and are given supports that help them succeed. Effectiveness is addressed within the current movement toward multi-tiered systems of support and evidence-based practices that meet the demands of high-stakes accountability.
