Community-based Instruction

Community-based Instruction

Author: Barbara A. Beakley

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780865869837

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This guide is intended to provide teachers of student with disabilities with resources, ideas, and procedures in implementing community-based instruction (CBI). The first chapter defines CBI, explains its importance, differentiates CBI from field trips, discusses appropriate CBI participants and stakeholders, and reviews the research on CBI. Chapter 2 focuses on expectations for CBI including expected outcomes, expectations for students, expectations for families, expectations for communities, and how expected outcomes of CBI respond to school reform issues. The following chapter considers procedures for program implementation including 10 steps to utilizing CBI, CBI sites for older students, and necessary resources and support systems. Chapter 4 considers the school and classroom component of CBI such as application of the general curriculum and alternative curriculum approaches and the transition portion of the Individualized Education Program. The following chapter focuses on development of independence and self-determination skills as well as natural environments for CBI and transfer of skills from classroom to community. Chapter 6 addresses issues concerned with evaluation of CBI programs, noting important evaluation questions and how to use assessment information to show accountability. The last two chapters focus on maintaining and generalizing community skills and the dynamics of community-based instruction, respectively. Appendices include a variety of sample forms. A CD-ROM containing the appendix files is also included.(Individual chapters contain references.) (DB).


Think College!

Think College!

Author: Meg Grigal

Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13:

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Help students with intellectual disabilities succeed in college with this comprehensive resource. You'll discover the big picture of today's postsecondary options and learn how to support students with disabilities before, during, and after a successful t


Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Author: National Learning Corporation

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13:

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The Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Passbook(R) prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam, including but not limited to; Acquiring and maintaining employment; Principles and practices of employment counseling; Case histories of employment clients; Interviewing; Preparing written material; and more.


College And Career Success For Students With Learning Disabilities

College And Career Success For Students With Learning Disabilities

Author: Roslyn Dolber

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 1996-01-11

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 9780844244792

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Provides advice for students with learning disabilities on how to find a school that meets their educational, social, and cultural needs, and discusses issues such as getting accepted, financing an education, and evaluating job offers.


Going to College

Going to College

Author: Elizabeth Evans Getzel

Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13:

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A successful college education for students with mild disabilities is the goal of this research-based book, which covers everything from college selection and application to classroom supports and accommodations.