Effective inclusive schools : designing successful schoolwide programs / Thomas Hehir with Lauren Katzman.
By: Hehir, Thomas.
Contributor(s): Katzman, Lauren I.
San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, c2012Edition: 1st ed.Description: xxiv, 246 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 9780470880142 (pbk.); 9781118133637 (ebk.); 9781118133644 (ebk.); 9781118133651 (ebk.).Subject(s): Inclusive education -- United States | School management and organization -- United States | Mainstreaming in education -- United States | EDUCATION / Special Education / GeneralDDC classification: 371.90460973/H36 Other classification: COED | EDU026000 Summary: "How to raise the achievement of all kids, from gifted to those with severe disabilitiesThis 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"--Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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COED 371.9046/K14 Inclusion strategies that work! : | COED 371.9046/Si58 Successful inclusion strategies for early childhood teachers / | COED 371.90460973/G18 Teaching in today's inclusive classrooms : | COED 371.90460973/H36 Effective inclusive schools : | COED 371.90460973/V46 Teaching students who are exceptional, diverse, and at risk in the general education classroom / | COED 371.90472/C77 Adapting early childhood curricula for children with special needs. | COED 371.90472/K89 Foundations of assessment in early childhood special education / |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"How to raise the achievement of all kids, from gifted to those with severe disabilitiesThis 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"--
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