Creating an Inclusive School

Creating an Inclusive School

Author: Richard A. Villa

Publisher: ASCD

Published: 2005-02-15

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 1416602127

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In this comprehensive resource on inclusive schooling, administrators, general and special educators, and parents explore how inclusive education can support a diverse student body at all grade levels. They show how schools can meet standards and provide a "least restrictive environment" for students with disabilities by using cooperative learning, teaming, multi-age grouping, multicultural education, social skills training, and educational technology applications. And they explain how to facilitate change by using universal design principles and other curricular, instructional, assessment, and organizational practices. The authors examine the prevailing myths and the most frequently asked questions about inclusive education, and they provide an extensive list of resources. Woven through the book are the personal stories of people with disabilities and the educators and parents who work with them. As their voices make clear, inclusion is more than an educational buzzword; inclusion is a way of life, based on the belief that each individual is valued and belongs. Note: This product listing is for the Adobe Acrobat (PDF) version of the book.


Creating an Inclusive School

Creating an Inclusive School

Author: Richard A. Villa

Publisher: ASCD

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 1416600493

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In this comprehensive resource on inclusive schooling, administrators, general and special educators, and parents explore how inclusive education can support a diverse student body at all grade levels. They show how schools can meet standards and provide a "least restrictive environment" for students with disabilities by using cooperative learning, teaming, multi-age grouping, multicultural education, social skills training, and educational technology applications. And they explain how to facilitate change by using universal design principles and other curricular, instructional, assessment, and organizational practices. The authors examine the prevailing myths and the most frequently asked questions about inclusive education, and they provide an extensive list of resources. Woven through the book are the personal stories of people with disabilities and the educators and parents who work with them. As their voices make clear, inclusion is more than an educational buzzword; inclusion is a way of life, based on the belief that each individual is valued and belongs.


CREATING AN INCLUSIVE SCHOOL

CREATING AN INCLUSIVE SCHOOL

Author: MANGAL, S. K.

Publisher: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.

Published: 2019-07-01

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 9388028171

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With the proclamation of human rights and impact of the philosophy of humanism, there has been a worldwide call for providing humane treatment to the disabled and putting an end to their isolation. Written in the same context, the book developed as per the issued directives of NCTE equips its readers with the knowledge, understanding, skills, interests and attitude needed for working in the inclusive schools. It acquaints them with all the essentials related to the nature of the different types of disabilities or impairments, diversities and exceptionalities of the children belonging to an inclusive school, the need and means of introducing the required adaptations in the environmental conditions, curriculum, teaching-learning strategies, teaching-learning aids and equipment, methods of assessing the progress of the diverse children, and likewise so many other things and requirements for fulfilling their responsibilities towards the diverse children in the inclusive set-up of the school. It is primarily designed for the students of secondary and elementary teacher education (B.Ed., B.El. Ed., D.Ed.) of the teacher training institutes. KEY FEATURES • Full coverage of the current syllabi prescribed for B. Ed., B. El. Ed. and D. Ed. in a user-friendly language • Comprehensive description of the various aspects of inclusive education and children with special needs (CWSN) such as historical perspectives to disability and inclusive education, needed pedagogical and assessment approaches for CWSN, educational provisions for the disabled at national and international levels, and so forth • Inclusion of recent topics such as learning styles in the context of different types of disabilities and CWSN, forms of exclusions on various grounds including disabilities in Indian education, approaches and models of inclusion, individual education programme, assistive and adaptive technologies, and so on • Comprises chapter-end summary for quick glance of the concepts TARGET AUDIENCE • B.Ed. • B. El. Ed. • D.Ed.


The Inclusive School

The Inclusive School

Author: Judy W. Kugelmass

Publisher: Teachers College Press

Published: 2004-11-08

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9780807744918

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How do schools sustain a collaborative, inclusive culture in these times of high-stakes testing and standardization? Through the story of a progressively minded public elementary school, the author shows how committed educators can collaborate to maintain a creative, inclusive educational environment and still rise to the demands of state-imposed standards. This timely volume explores the evolution of a school in chaos to a highly regarded school serving a diverse student population.


Inclusion in Action

Inclusion in Action

Author: Nicole Eredics

Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781681252247

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To create truly inclusive school and classroom environments, educators must be prepared to include all students--including students with intellectual disabilities, who are not always given the opportunity to be full participants in the classroom. This book provides an overview of the history of inclusion, the philosophy underlying inclusion, and the role that curriculum accommodations and modifications play in making inclusion possible. The author discusses four ways to modify curriculum for students working well below grade level: altering content, conceptual difficulty, educational goals, or instructional methods. She then provides 40 curriculum modification strategies, based on Robert Marzano's New Taxonomy of Educational Objectives, with directions for implementation and samples of student work.


Leading an Inclusive School

Leading an Inclusive School

Author: Richard A. Villa

Publisher: ASCD

Published: 2016-12-06

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 1416622861

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Richard A. Villa and Jacqueline S. Thousand provide an in-depth, research-based guide for ensuring that your school provides the federally guaranteed "least restrictive environment" for students no matter the severity of the challenges they face. Leading an Inclusive School: Access and Success for ALL Students offers administrators, teachers, and other educators working to promote inclusion a wealth of information about • the history and research base of inclusive education in the United States, including pivotal amendments to and reauthorizations of the EHCA, landmark court cases, and the philosophical underpinnings of the movement; • essential curricular and instructional practices for inclusive schools, such as heterogeneous grouping, creative problem solving, and co-teaching; • powerful organizational structures such as Multitiered System of Support and Schoolwide Positive Behavior Supports to help optimize the benefits of differentiation for all students; and • a conceptual framework for coordinating educational initiatives and best practices for educating all students in general education. Also included are vivid personal stories of students with disabilities that illustrate how these students flourish when they learn alongside their general education peers. Educators who are serious about committing to the success of learners at all levels of perceived physical, intellectual, communication, and social/emotional ability will find the examples, advice, and tools in this book indispensable for planning, implementing, and promoting inclusion in their schools.


Effective Inclusive Schools

Effective Inclusive Schools

Author: Thomas Hehir

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-01-18

Total Pages: 277

ISBN-13: 111813365X

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How to raise the achievement of all kids, from gifted to those with severe disabilities This 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.


CREATING AN INCLUSIVE SCHOOL

CREATING AN INCLUSIVE SCHOOL

Author: ASTHANA, NEELIMA

Publisher: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.

Published: 2023-01-10

Total Pages: 457

ISBN-13: 9391818781

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Written with two decades of teaching and research experience of the author in the field of special and inclusive education, this intelligible text discusses the principles and philosophy of inclusion for children and students with disability in education. Also, providing necessary information on the disability rights and policies relevant to inclusive education, the book focuses on the moral, social and legal responsibilities of the school in creating the best learning environment for students with additional learning needs. It lays emphasis on teachers’ training and skill-development programmes to improve their adaptability, which in turn is required for better growth of the students with special needs. Further, it features the role of parents in the child's mental and physical development and significance of their involvement in inclusive education. KEY FEATURES: • Well-researched and highly informative text conforming to the curriculum needs. • Individual chapters on specific learning disability, challenges and needs of each disability in detail. • Concepts explained including sensitive issues associated with every disability and define various terms. • Validated instructional strategies for creating inclusive schools better. • Pedagogical approach and role of technology in promoting inclusion. • Role of family, community and society explained in each disability. • Elucidates the crucial role of national and international agencies in promoting inclusion through acts and policies. Primarily intended for the students of teacher education programme at undergraduate level (B.Ed.), the book will prove to be a valuable resource for those pursuing B.El.Ed. and M.Ed., teachers and policy makers engaged in inclusive education. TARGET AUDIENCE • B.Ed. • B.El.Ed. and M.Ed.


Creating Inclusive Learning Environments for Young Children

Creating Inclusive Learning Environments for Young Children

Author: Clarissa Willis

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1412957192

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This accessible, reader-friendly resource provides important information and helpful strategies for preschool and kindergarden teachers in inclusive environments who have little or no training in special education and assisting students with special needs.