Including Students with Severe and Multiple Disabilities in Typical Classrooms: Practical Strategies for Teachers - Softcover

Dowling, June E.; Etc.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1557662398 ISBN 13: 9781557662392

Publisher: Brookes Publishing Co, 1996

Synopsis

This supplemental text and professional resource offers teachers strategies for including students with sensory impairments and cognitive and physical disabilities in the classroom. Building on the success of the previous editions, this volume includes updated information on recent legislative changes and provides practical strategies for creating a successful inclusive classroom.This book includes: the latest research on all topics covered; changes in the law; the importance of learning opportunities in general education; objective and positive ways of writing present level of performance; information on transition from elementary school to middle school, middle school to high school, and high school to post-secondary education and work; new information on peers and collaboration; and, updated appendices.

About this title

Review:

"A treashure chest of concrete examples and practical strategies for making inclusion come alive."--Martha L. Thurlow, Ph.D., Director"National Center for Educational Outcomes, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis" (01/01/2008)

"Rich with descriptive examples and illustrations of individualized adaptations . . . a must for preparing high qualified teachers."--Stephanie MacFarland, Ph.D., Director"Teacher Preparation for Learners with Severe and Multiple Disabilities, The University of Arizona, Tucson" (01/01/2008)

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Synopsis:

Combines the latest research with case examples from actual classrooms, emphasizing the compatibility of strategies for teaching preschool through high school students with and without disabilities. Describes how to perform assessments, develop IEPs, and enhance socialization, and stresses the importance of teaching skills with everyday application

About this edition

• Publisher: Brookes Publishing Co
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 1557662398
• ISBN 13: 9781557662392
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272