02387nam a2200277Ia 450000100070000000500170000700800410002401000170006502000250008204000180010704200080012504300120013305000220014508200180016710000260018524501090021125000120032026000380033230000310037052014640040150400510186565000470191665000540196365000620201770000300207931393420180810021837.0130508s2012    caua     b    001 0 eng c  a  2011039117  a9780470880142 (pbk.)  aDLCcDLCdDLC  apcc  an-us---00aLC1201b.H44 201200a371.9/04609731 aHehir, Thomas.2Local10aEffective inclusive schoolsbdesigning successful schoolwide programscThomas Hehir with Lauren Katzman.  a1st ed.  aSan FranciscobJossey-Bassc2012.  axxiv, 246 p.bill.c24 cm.  a"How to raise the achievement of all kids, from gifted to those with severe disabilitiesThis book presents lessons learned from in-depth case studies of some of our most effective inclusive public schools. The authors conclusively demonstrate that schools can educate students with mild and severe disabilities in general education classrooms by providing special education services that link to and bolster general education instruction. This goes beyond complying with Special Education law; having a truly inclusive environment raises the achievement level for all students and results in more committed and satisfied teachers.Insights shared from teachers, school leaders, parents, and the students themselves provide a path forward for anyone striving to Improve special education services. The authors reveal what these exemplary schools do that makes them so successful, and provide advice for readers who want to incorporate these practices themselves. Hehir, former U.S. Office of Special Education (OSEP) Director, is a leading name in Special Education Highlights the important relationships between administrators, teachers, and parents to foster maximum collaboration between general and special education Includes information on committing to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Positive Behavior Supports This vital resource zeroes in on what excellent public schools do differently to ensure all students succeed"--cProvided by publisher.  aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 0aInclusive educationzUnited States.2Local 0aMainstreaming in educationzUnited States.2Local 0aSchool management and organizationzUnited States.2Local1 aKatzman, Lauren I.2Local