What's Missing describes the ten research-based practices that have proven effective in working with students with disabilities. The practices for instruction and for inclusion are detailed in individual chapters in order for the reader to select a specific practice, read information about it, review a possible scenario, and then be given specific strategies on how to implement it. The book begins with an introduction and a brief history of special education legislation to the present.
Autorentext
Carolyn Lindstrom has taught grades K-12 in general and special education and has been a private school administrator for alternative high schools. She currently teaches students with moderate-to-severe disabilities, working with other teachers in collaboration and co-teaching to include all students and providing access to general education curriculum.
Zusammenfassung
What's Missing describes the ten research-based practices that have proven effective in working with students with disabilities. The practices for instruction and for inclusion are detailed in individual chapters in order for the reader to select a specific practice, read information about it, review a possible scenario, and then be given specific strategies on how to implement it. The book begins with an introduction and a brief history of special education legislation to the present.
Inhalt
Introduction
History of Special Education
Chapter 1 What is School Culture?
Chapter 2 What is Least Restrictive Environment?
Chapter 3 What is Universal Design for Learning?
Chapter 4What is Differentiated Instruction?
Chapter 5What is Formative Assessment?
Chapter 6What is Cooperative Learning?
Chapter 7What is Assistive Technology?
Chapter 8What are Professional Learning Communities?
Chapter 9What is Co-Teaching?
Chapter 10What is Leadership Support?
Appendices
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
Appendix F
Appendix G
Appendix H
About the Authors
Index