Download or read book Providing what is Needed Professional Development to Foster Collaboration Between General and Special Education Teachers for Inclusion of Students with Special Needs written by Shanna Lynn Espinoza and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With changes in educational reform and a greater push toward inclusion, educators are increasingly required to provide support and educate students with disabilities in an inclusive general education setting. This requires that general education teachers have knowledge of special education laws and of inclusive practices, and collaborate with special education teachers to achieve an inclusive general education setting that supports student with and without disabilities. Research literature indicates that general education teachers view lack of knowledge of special education laws and practices, lack of knowledge and support of inclusive practices, and lack of how to collaborate effectively to be the most influential barriers to their use of successful inclusive practices. The research recommends that general education teachers receive professional development on special education laws and practices, common philosophies needed for inclusive education to be successful, and collaborative practices in order to increase educators' knowledge and abilities to support students in a general education setting. The purpose of this project was to create a professional development series for school staff members at one elementary school in the greater Sacramento area, which would increase their understanding of inclusive and collaborative practices. This professional development included providing knowledge on the use of inclusive practices, the use of collaboration practices, and the use of interventions and accommodations, as well as providing a broader understanding of special education laws and practice. The conclusions reached after presenting the professional development series are that the general education staff needs more professional development opportunities, and continued support and time to address the need for knowledge and skills in the areas of collaboration and inclusion. Furthermore, additional research is needed to add to the literature base to determine the long term effectiveness of using professional development to mediate lack of knowledge of special education laws, and inclusive and collaborative practices.
Download or read book Inclusion Works written by Faye Ong and published by Hippocrene Books. This book was released on 2009 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Effective Inclusive Schools written by Thomas Hehir and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-02-21 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book General and Special Education Inclusion in an Age of Change written by Jeffrey P. Bakken and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2016-11-04 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume will address the most current perspectives and issues related to general and special education inclusion and will be written by leaders in the field with particular expertise in this area. This volume will be an excellent resource for special educators, administrators, mental health clinicians, school counsellors, and psychologists.
Download or read book Instructional Collaboration in International Inclusive Education Contexts written by Sarah Semon and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2021-12-07 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Instructional Collaboration in International Inclusive Education Contexts looks at the instructional collaboration between special education and general education in international educational contexts and the role this plays in enabling inclusive education.
Download or read book Collaboration Consultation and Teamwork for Students with Special Needs written by Peggy Dettmer and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2009 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text provides a comprehensive, practical foundation and guide for preparing school personnel and families to work together in the education of students with special needs. The book addresses the roles and responsibilities of all educators at school, while working with families and in their communities, to allow them to provide services that will help students with special needs achieve and develop their potential. The book's organization works well with the conventional formats of a special education course in collaborative school consultation at the pre-service or graduate-level , with classes for general teacher education, and with school districts' professional development plans.
Download or read book Developing Teacher Leaders in Special Education written by Daniel M. Maggin and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-07-06 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical and forward-thinking, Developing Teacher Leaders in Special Education is the administrator's essential guide to growing special educator leadership in any school, district, or program. Special educators need to be flexible, proactive, and collaborative – qualities that make them uniquely suited to roles in school leadership – but these skills are often overlooked when choosing effective teacher leaders. Featuring helpful tips and detailed examples to demonstrate the concepts in action, this book breaks down the qualities that special educators can bring to your school leadership team and explores how you can leverage those skills to create a more inclusive and successful community.
Download or read book Fostering Collaboration Between General and Special Education written by Margaret J. McLaughlin and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-10-09 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published in 2003, Volume 13, Number 4 of the Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation. This volume covers looking at ‘Beacons of Excellence Schools’ what they tell us about collaborative practises and examining special and general education collaborative practise in exemplary schools.
Download or read book Collaboration for Inclusive Education written by Chriss Walther-Thomas and published by Allyn & Bacon. This book was released on 2000 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is designed to teach preservice and advanced education professionals how to work with others to develop successful inclusive education programs for students with unique learning needs. The content, examples, and related skill-building activities enable readers to develop the essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to serve as leaders in this effort. In addition to successful collaboration, careful consideration has been given to other important issues related to program development such as staffing, instructional planning, ongoing classroom support, and IEP development. Issues addressed at the district, school, and classroom levels. KEY FEATURES: An emphasis on essential program features required for lasting success in inclusive education. Careful consideration of the change process as schools attempt to modify their traditional support service delivery options. Strategies to facilitate school-home teamwork in the development student IEPs based on collaborative service delivery structures. This book is appropriate for educators with a wide variety of professional roles and leadership responsibilities including general educators, special educators, education specialists, administrators, and related services providers such as school psychologists, counselors, speech and language pathologists, occupational and physical therapists, and English-as-Second-Language (ESL), reading, and gifted education specialists. In addition, it is designed for use in staff development efforts and as a personal reference for practicing professionals.
Download or read book Preparing Effective Special Education Teachers written by Nancy Mamlin and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2012-02-14 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What tools are in the toolkit of an excellent special educator, and how can teacher preparation programs provide these tools in the most efficient, effective way possible? This practical, clearly written book is grounded in current research and policy as well as the author's extensive experience as a teacher educator. It identifies what special education teachers need to know to work competently with students with a wide variety of learning challenges and disabilities. Chapters present specific guidelines for helping teacher candidates build critical skills for instruction and assessment, get the most out of field placements, and collaborate successfully with other school personnel and with parents. Subject Areas/Keywords: assessments, curriculum, disabilities, exceptional children, field work, IEPs, inclusion, instruction, learning, lessons, professional development, special education, special needs, standards, students, teacher preparation programs, teacher training, teachers, teaching Audience: Teacher educators in special education, graduate students preparing to be teacher educators, and school district personnel who provide staff development for special education teachers"--
Download or read book A Guide for ensuring inclusion and equity in education written by UNESCO and published by UNESCO Publishing. This book was released on 2017-06-05 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Collaboration written by Cynthia G. Simpson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-09-03 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical resource for teachers, professionals, and parents addresses collaboration, effective communication, and how to work with families. Information also is included on the many different professionals involved in the education of students with disabilities, such as occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, school psychologists, intervention specialists, and more. Each chapter is written by actual professionals in that area and addresses roles and responsibilities of the authors' job, how they communicate with teachers and parents, and the direct services they provide to students and teachers. With a focus on how everyone must work together to meet student needs, this is an essential text for special education professionals.
Download or read book Collaborating With Students in Instruction and Decision Making written by Richard A. Villa and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2010-04-05 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book reveals how powerful learning could be if students and educators shared more of the teaching responsibilities! Involving students in the teaching experience helps them learn more academically and do more socially." —Peggy King-Sears, Professor George Mason University "In this easy-to-read resource, the authors help educators understand that inclusion isn′t something that we do to and for students, but rather, something we must do with students. The powerful anecdotes of educators and students planning, tutoring, and teaching side by side give us new hope and further direction for the creation of inclusive schools." —Cathy L. Taschner, Assistant Superintendent Oxford Area School District, PA Take advantage of a resource that′s right in your classroom—your students! How can you meet the needs of a diverse student population in mixed-ability classrooms and maintain a cooperative, caring, and active learning environment? Students are the perfect resource! Research shows that when students collaborate with teachers, they take responsibility for what happens in the classroom, care about their classmates, and become more engaged in learning. This comprehensive book offers practical strategies for empowering students as co-teachers, decision makers, and advocates in the classroom. Ideal for K–12 general and special education teachers, this guide describes how to Involve students in instruction through collaborative learning groups, co-teaching, and peer tutoring that foster self-discipline and responsible behavior Make students a part of decision making by utilizing personal learning plans, peer mediation, and other methods Put collaboration with students into practice using the assessment tools, user-friendly lesson plans, case studies, and checklists included Collaborating With Students in Instruction and Decision Making is packed with all the information, strategies, and tools teachers need to tap their students′ potential as a resource for making a difference in the classroom.
Download or read book Enhancing Partnerships in Special Education written by Tachelle Banks and published by IAP. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides readers with a comprehensive description of procedures and practices that can enhance special education collaboration, consultation and cooperation in classroom learning environments and ancillary educational services. Experts in the field of special education provide detailed information on critical topics such as fostering the collaboration between regular education and special education teachers. Detailed discussions also focus on the role of mental health providers in special education, and the innovative use of technology in enhancing partnerships in general and special education. Unique chapters include the psychologist in the special education process, the role of the government as a partner to enhance special education services, and the vital role that principals play as school leaders to insure that special education students garner the necessary services to maximize their learning potential. Lastly, the critical roles that speech and language and physical education specialists play are discussed with regard to optimizing the overall development of students with special needs.
Download or read book Instructional Collaboration in International Inclusive Education Contexts written by Sarah R. Semon and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2021-12-07 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Instructional Collaboration in International Inclusive Education Contexts looks at the instructional collaboration between special education and general education in international educational contexts and the role this plays in enabling inclusive education.
Download or read book Powerful Practices for High Performing Special Educators written by Roberta Kaufman and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2010-04-21 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This valuable resource addresses the unique challenges faced by special education teachers in today's inclusive classrooms by offering powerful, research-based tools and strategies.
Download or read book Teaching Students with Special Needs in Inclusive Settings written by Tom E. Smith and published by Allyn & Bacon. This book was released on 1995 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Third Edition features enhanced coverage of the 1997 Reauthorization of IDEA, professional collaboration, and the legal rights and responsibilities of exceptional students and their teachers. The book continues to offer extensive practical suggestions for classroom teachers, including attention to cultural and linguistic diversity and fostering social acceptance, in addition to an overview of the different types of exceptionalities that teachers find in their classrooms. Features on technology, legal rights, diversity, and teaching ideas are included throughout the book. More emphasis on collaboration among general and special educators has been added to this edition, along with information on new requirements from the 1997 reauthorization of IDEA, including statewide assessments and IEP teams. For special education teachers.
