Teachers' Guides to Inclusive Practices : Modifying Schoolwork

How are the needs of each student met in the classroom? Educators will find out in this ready reference. Full of proven strategies, models, and examples, they'll learn how to adapt the class and curriculum and to provide the individualized instruction each student needs for academic and social success.

With considerations to the individual student and disability, key topics are explored, including curricular adaptations (the lessons taught) , instructional adaptations (how the lessons are taught), ecological adaptations (where, when, and with whom the lessons are taught)

General and special educators, counselors, families, and service staff will appreciate this quick, information-packed guide as they strive to provide a full and nurturing environment to students with a broad range of disabilities, from learning disabilities to severe developmental disabilities.

Rachel Janney has worked with children and adults with disabilities in a number of capacities, including special education teacher, camp counselor, educational consultant, and researcher. She received her master's degree from Syracuse University and her doctorate from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Dr. Janney now teaches courses in special education, supervises student teachers, and coordinates the undergraduate program in special education at RadfordUniversity. She also serves as Co-director of the Training and Technical Assistance Center (T/TAC) for Professionals Serving Individuals with Disabilities at Radford University. The T/TAC, part of a statewide technical assistance network that is funded by the Virginia Department of Education, provides a variety of services and resources to special education teams in school divisions throughout southwest Virginia.

REVIEW1 ...clear, understandable practical information for practitioners who wish to be more than caretakers for their included charges.