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`The book overall has strength of content in many practical areas. It is easy to read and clearly set out and would be beneficial for undergraduates and those beginning in inclusive environments′ - Education Review

`I have been teaching introductory courses in special education for five years. Each year I review books to see if I can find the one that truly speaks to the needs of my students in this ever-changing field. I found what I was looking for in Inclusion Strategies That Work !′ - Martha Lawson, Assistant Professor , Marywood University

Inclusion Strategies That Work is a comprehensive educational reference and resource that contributes to the field of special educational needs by helping teachers to translate key research into practical classroom strategies and activities.

It demystifies the topic of disabilities and inclusion, presenting an array of lists, charts, curriculum suggestions, tips for working with parents, ideas for preparing IEPs, and explanations of special education legislation that make the book an easy, hands-on resource. There are numerous photocopiable materials thoughout.

By bringing theory and research to life and helping teachers to implement the conclusions in a simple and straight-forward way, this book will be a valuable tool for special and mainstream settings.

Tabla de contenidos provista por Syndetics

• Preface
• About the Author
• Acknowledgments
• Dedication
• 1 Examining the Research Base and Legal Considerations in Special Education
• Disability Legislation
• Translating Research to Learning Strategies That Work
• 2 Understanding the Often Complicated Special Education Terminology
• Disability Introspection
• 3 Establishing Successful Inclusive Classrooms
• Strategies That Work With All Learners
• Knowing Students and What to Teach
• Breaking it up and Concretizing Learning
• 4 Next, Writing and Applying the IEP (Individual Educational Plan)
• Practical Guidelines for Using and Writing the IEP
• 5 Introducing Social Issues Into the Curriculum
• Connecting Cognitive and Affective Skills
• Behavioral Approaches for Educators
• 6 Reaching and Co-Teaching Your Students
• Educational Prenuptials
• Teaching for Results
• 7 Using the Three Rs to Guide Instruction and Assessment
• 1st R: Reading
• 2nd R: 'Riting
• 3rd R: 'Rithmetic
• Complementing the Basics
• 8 Emphasizing Comprehension and Study Skills
• Learning More About Learning
• Teaching for More Understanding
• 9 Assessing, Testing, and Grading Your Students
• Purposeful Testing
• 10 Working With Parents of Students With Disabilities
• Valuing Parents
• Parents and Teachers as Allies
• 11 Considering Technology in the Inclusive Classroom
• 12 Reflecting as Classroom Practice
• Reviewing and Maintaining Skills
• Summing Up the Learning
• Resource A Disability Tables
• Resource B Organizations / 800#s Compiled by NICHCY
• Resource C Bibliography- Organizations and Special References
• Resource D Alphabetized Acronyms
• Index

Notas de autor provistas por Syndetics

Toby J. Karten is an experienced educator who has been immersed in the field of special education for her entire career. As an accomplished author and researcher, she has presented successful staff development to local, national, and international audiences. Toby is affiliated with Drew and Monmouth University and is an adjunct professor and graduate instructor at the Regional Training Center, which is affiliated with Gratz College and The College of New Jersey. Being involved in the field of special education for the past three decades has afforded Ms. Karten an opportunity to help many children and adults from elementary through graduate levels around the world. She has been a resource teacher, staff developer, adult educator, and inclusion coach and consultant in New York and New Jersey schools and in many districts nationally and globally. In addition to her roles as an inclusion coach, student and family advocate, professional developer, mentor and resource teacher, Toby designed graduate courses titled From Challenge to Success; LD, ADHD, and the Spectrum and Skills and Strategies for Inclusion and disABILITY Awareness. She has trained instructors in three states to teach her courses. In addition, she has designed online courses for NaMaYa titled Collaborative Practices for Inclusive Classrooms and Interventions for Students with Dyslexia and Other Reading Differences.She has been recognized by both the Council for Exceptional Children and the New Jersey Department of Education as an exemplary educator, receiving two Teacher of the Year awards. She earned an undergraduate degree in special education from Brooklyn College, a master of science in special education from the College of Staten Island, a supervisory degree from Georgian Court University, and an honorary doctorate from Gratz College. Toby has authored several books and resources about inclusion practices and the CCSS, which are currently used for instruction on many college and university campuses and schools throughout the world.

Ms. Karten is married, has a son, and a few dogs. She enjoys teaching, reading, writing, artwork, and most of all, learning. Toby believes that inclusion does not begin and end in the classroom, but is a philosophy that continues throughout life. Hence, inclusion is not only research-based, but life-based as well!