Inclusion An Essential Guide for the Paraprofessional a Practical Reference Tool for All Pro...

Hundreds of strategies that promote success for struggling students in inclusive classrooms!

A practical, hands-on resource for daily use, this updated edition of Inclusion: An Essential Guide for the Paraprofessional answers paraprofessionals' most common questions and provides extensive strategies for all areas of the curriculum. The completely revised third edition includes a new chapter on reading, expanded chapters throughout, additional activities for classroom use, more than 75 new strategies, and 12 additional forms available on a CD-ROM for easy reproduction. Ideal for experienced or novice paraprofessionals, this volume covers techniques for reading, spelling, language, and mathematics, and includes topics such as:

• Inclusive practices
• Policies, procedures, and schedules
• Accommodations and modifications for the classroom environment
• Communication and organizational skills
• Peer tutoring
• Behavior management
• Confidentiality and reporting
• Working within the special education system

Peggy Hammeken began her career as an elementary teacher in the American Embassy School in Mexico City. Upon return to the United States, she taught students in the areas of specific learning disabilities, mental retardation, and emotional/behavior disorders. With the implementation of inclusive education, she was involved with the set-up of inclusive programs and staff development and training for educators and paraprofessionals. She has authored three books on the subject. Hammeken received her elementary teaching degree and her master's degree in special education from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Hammeken founded Peytral Publications, Inc., a publishing house focusing on inclusive education of students.