Including Students With Special Needs A Practical Guide For Classroom Teachers

Summary: "The 'INCLUDE' strategy is fantastic!" --Laura M. Frey, East Carolina University"The authors have done a very nice job of providing opportunities for students to interact with the material in meaningful ways. In this particular area, this is probably one of the best textbooks I have seen." --Melisa A. Reed, Marshall University"There is great importance placed on the practical application of research-based practices. ...The text narrative is supplemented with applied research that is indispensable as it provides practical information that will lead to solutions and improve learning and instruction." --Opal Effie Laman, Texas Tech UniversityNew to this Edition: Fully reflects new IDEA 2004 and No Child Left Behind! Increased emphasis on assessment; Chapter 4: Assessing Student Needs, is presented earlier in order to underscore the importance of developing effective assessment practices. New! Working Togetherfeature provides increased coverage of collaboration among school professionals and families. New! Working the Standardsfeature includes information on CEC and INTASC standards and how they apply to classroom teachers. New! INCLUDE margin iconshows how the textrs"s unique and practical teaching model applies throughout the chapters. Includesupdated information on high-stakes testingof students with disabilities (Chs. 1 & 4). Increased coverage of ADHD and autism spectrum disorders(Ch. 6). Updated information aboutdifferentiated instruction and universal design(Ch. 5). Technology Advantage! MyLabSchoolis a collection of online tools designed to help your students easily make the transition from student to teacher. Available in two different platforms --Website and CourseCompass--MyLabSchoolallows your students to observe real classrooms in action. And with easily assigned material for class preparation, you save time out of your busy schedule.MyLabSchoolalso helps students when it comes to getting the right job. With portfolio development assistance, career advice and PRAXIS exam preparation, your students will leave your course ready for their next step.MyLabSchoolis appropriate for use in any course wherevideo footage of classroomsituations, standards integration, portfolio development and PRAXIS preparation is covered. Either version of MyLabSchool can also be used as a stand-alone PRAXIS tutorial. [read more]