Blackburn, Barbara R., 1961-

Rigor for students with special needs / Barbara R. Blackburn and Bradley S. Witzel. - Second edition. - xii, 155 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

An Eye on Education Book

Includes bibliographical references.

1. Rigor and Students with Special Needs 2. Assessment for Planning and Instruction 3. Planning for Effective Instruction for Students with Special Needs 4. Rigorous Expectations 5. Rigorous Literacy Strategies 6. Rigorous Mathematics Strategies 7. Rigorous General Instructional Strategies 8. Emphasizing Positive Outcomes

This practical guide explains how to raise the rigor for students with special needs so they can achieve higher levels of learning. Bestselling author Barbara R. Blackburn and intervention expert Bradley S. Witzel provide helpful information on assessment, planning, co-teaching models, high expectations, common obstacles, and emphasizing positive outcomes. This second edition offers new, expanded instructional strategies for literacy and math, as well as strategies that work across subject areas. In addition, each chapter is filled with tools and examples to help you implement the ideas. Perfect for general and special educators and supervisors, the book also comes with a study guide so you can collaborate on the book with building or district colleagues. With the practical information in this book, you'll understand how to teach with higher expectations and rigor so that all students can feel successful

College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Science in Psychology College of Education Bachelor of Special Needs Education


Text in English

9780367374587 (pbk)


Children with disabilities--Education--United States.
Youth with disabilities--Education--United States.
Motivation in education--United States.
Classroom environment--United States.
Academic achievement--United States.

LC4031 / .B488 2022

371.90973 B56 / 2022