Inclusion Toolbox - Strategies and Techniques for All Teachers

Informationen zum Autor Jennifer A. Kurth, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Special Education at the University of Kansas.   Her academic interests include methods of implementing inclusive education, including methods of embedding critical instruction within the context and routines of general education while providing appropriate supports and services for individual learners.   She also studies how teacher candidates develop their dispositions and skills in inclusive practices. Jennifer’s research interests in inclusive education also include examining outcomes of inclusion in terms of skill development and quality of life indicators for students with disabilities.   Prior to coming to the university, Jennifer was an inclusion facilitator for students with mild to severe disabilities at both the elementary and secondary levels.   Megan Gross is a special education teacher in San Diego, California. She has taught and facilitated inclusion for students at both the elementary and secondary level. Her professional interests include developing curricular modifications to increase student access to general education and facilitating professional development for paraprofessionals. Megan has presented at regional and national conferences and has previously published an article in The Journal of the International Association of Special Education. Klappentext The tools you need to build meaningful inclusive practices into your education programFeaturing materials relevant to all stages of implementation, The Inclusion Toolbox is an all-in-one resource that Zusammenfassung This book makes inclusion a reality with easy-to-use strategies, tips, and tools for designing or strengthening existing inclusion programs. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of Pictures Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors Part I: Setting Up Inclusive Education 1. Introduction to Inclusion What is inclusive education? What is successful inclusion? How do I start an inclusion program? How do I maintain an inclusion program? What are the tools in this book? Why is this book divided into three parts? 2. Leadership for Inclusive Schools What Inclusive Education Leadership Looks Like Advocating for Students and Inclusion Demonstrating Excellence Developing a Vision for Students and Inclusive Education Conclusion 3. Supporting Paraeducators to Facilitate Inclusive Education Hiring New Paraeducators Preparing a Newly Hired Paraeducator Creating Staff Binders Staff Binder Organization Communicating With Paraeducators Evaluating Paraeducators Conclusion 4. Scheduling for Successful Inclusion Strategies for Scheduling the IEP Meeting Developing Student Schedules Developing Comprehensive Student Schedules Developing Staff Schedules Substitute Schedules Conclusion Part II: Implementing Inclusive Education 5. Implementing Inclusive Instruction Collaboration Strategies to Implement the IEP Grading Students in Inclusive Settings Embedded Instruction Inclusive Instructional Plans Data Collection and Progress Monitoring Conclusion 6. Engaging Students and Families Introduction Person-Centered Planning Family Involvement Home-School Communication Engaging Families in Preparing for the IEP Ability Awareness Conclusion 7. Collaborating With General Educators and Related Services Providers Communicating IEP Information Determining Team Member Roles Identifying Roles in the Classroom Communicating About Curriculum Communicating About a Student's Day Troubleshooting Collaboration Concl...

About the author

Jennifer A. Kurth, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Special Education at the University of Kansas.  Her academic interests include methods of implementing inclusive education, including methods of embedding critical instruction within the context and routines of general education while providing appropriate supports and services for individual learners.  She also studies how teacher candidates develop their dispositions and skills in inclusive practices. Jennifer’s research interests in inclusive education also include examining outcomes of inclusion in terms of skill development and quality of life indicators for students with disabilities.  Prior to coming to the university, Jennifer was an inclusion facilitator for students with mild to severe disabilities at both the elementary and secondary levels. 

Megan Gross is a special education teacher in San Diego, California. She has taught and facilitated inclusion for students at both the elementary and secondary level. Her professional interests include developing curricular modifications to increase student access to general education and facilitating professional development for paraprofessionals. Megan has presented at regional and national conferences and has previously published an article in The Journal of the International Association of Special Education.

Product details

• Authors: Megan Gross, Megan N. Gross, Gross Megan N., Jennifer A. Kurth, Jennifer A. A. Gross Kurth, Jennifer A. Gross Kurth, Kurth Jennifer A.
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.12.2014
• EAN: 9781483344157
• ISBN: 978-1-4833-4415-7
• No. of pages: 280
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Special education; EDUCATION / Special Education / Learning Disabilities, Teaching of students with learning difficulties or disorders