Including Students with Special Needs, 7th Edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect the most current research-based practices in special education. The new edition includes all of the latest IDEA regulations and standards, as well as key topics such as Response to Intervention (RTI), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and RTI in the classroom.
Students will love how this practical book guides them through the entire process of creating an inclusive classroom—from understanding the background and context of special education, to planning high-quality instruction and accommodations, to working with families, professionals, and paraprofessionals. With its focus on collaboration and evidence-based practice, this book is a must-have resource for teachers who want to develop their skills in providing individualized instruction for all students.
The seventh edition of Including Students with Special Needs: A Practical Guide for Classroom Teachers provides pre-service and in-service teachers the knowledge and skills they need to make informed decisions about the best ways to include students with special needs in general education classrooms. Referred to as “the Bible” by many classroom teachers and professors, this text covers everything from legal requirements and IDEA 2004 to low-incidence disabilities and working with parents.
The hallmark of this book has always been its grounding in research with a focus on practical application. The new chapter on Response to Intervention (RtI) shows how the three tiers of RtI can be integrated into classroom practice. In addition, there are new sections on Response to Instruction (RtI), including a discussion of how the RtI framework can be implemented in general education classrooms.
The 7th edition of Including Students with Special Needs presents a clear and comprehensive overview of special education in the United States. Focusing on the regular classroom teacher’s critical role in identifying and serving students with special needs, this best-selling book is a practical guide to the legal, social, and instructional issues involved in mainstreaming. This exciting new edition features updated information on inclusion, Response to Intervention (RTI), IEPs, and other topics.
The text’s overarching theme is that students with disabilities can learn and succeed when they are given opportunities to do so. In keeping with this belief, the text presents a framework for teaching that centers on planning, delivering, and evaluating instruction that is appropriate to the student’s unique needs. This framework is applicable whether you are teaching within a general or special education setting.
This book is designed to help pre-service and in-service teachers as they learn how to differentiate instruction, use accommodations and modifications, collaborate with parents and other professionals, and meet the needs of students with disabilities. Readers will develop a deeper understanding of special education by exploring the latest research findings, technology tools, and instructional strategies.
This classic text on inclusion begins by defining special education and describing the political, legal, and historical context of special education in America. It describes student eligibility for special education and offers helpful strategies for working with parents of children with exceptionalities. Information about assistive technology and how it can be used by students with disabilities is also provided.
The text covers methods for teaching reading, mathematics, writing strategies, science, social studies, physical education/health/nutrition, art, music, drama/theatre arts/dance, career education/vocational training, computer applications/technology skills, daily living skills/home economics/consumer skills/household management skills/life skills, social skills/personal development skills/self-determination skills/interpersonal relationships skills/human relations skills/socialization skills, testing accommodations and assessment alternatives.
This new edition has been significantly revised to align with the latest IDEA regulations and professional standards, as well as to reflect current trends in both education theory and practice. It includes new material on subtle learning disabilities, sensory impairments, and online education. The text also includes strategies for teaching at both secondary and postsecondary levels for students with a variety of intellectual strengths, weaknesses, interests, and preferences.
The book includes a wide array of case studies and examples including real-life classroom scenarios, sample IEPs, classroom management techniques, and materials to use in the classroom.
The author’s conversational writing style makes this textbook easy to read and understand. She incorporates both classic and contemporary perspectives throughout the book to help students gain a thorough understanding of how to include students with special needs into their classrooms as well as what it means to be an inclusive teacher.