Including Students with Severe and Multiple Disabilities in Typical Classrooms: Practical Strategies for Teachers
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Overview
From one of the most trusted names in special education, the third edition of this bestselling resource gives K-12 teachers research-based, practical strategies for fully including students with cognitive impairments as well as sensory, behavioral, and physical disabilities. June Downing and a select group of expert contributors build on the previous editions, equipping educators and family members with everything they need to know about: ensuring meaningful access to core content areas, teaching effectively in an age of accountability, measuring student progress toward state and national standards, easing transitions, both between grade levels and between school and adult life, writing measurable IEP goals and objectives, encouraging peer-to-peer learning and support.A helpful Q&A chapter gives teachers advice on addressing their most common challenges, and the appendices point educators to more resources on inclusion, instruction, and augmentative and alternative communication. A trusted guide and a widely used textbook since its first edition published in 1996, this readily accessible book will help teachers and family members maintain high expectations for students with severe and multiple disabilities and create inclusive classrooms where every child learns.
About the Author:
June E. Downing, Ph.D., Professor Emerita from California State University, Northridge and a consultant based in Tucson, Arizona
Synopsis
This resource offers ideas and information on including students with sensory impairments and cognitive and physical disabilities in regular classrooms. This second edition covers recent issues and strategies such as alternate assessment and block scheduling, provides separate chapters on inclusion in middle and high school, and provides case studies from real classrooms. Downing teaches special education at California State University. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR