Including Students With Special Needs

This single mostadopted Inclusion text worldwide continues to provide the bestsource of practical strategies for teaching students with special needs ininclusiv... » 

This single mostadopted Inclusion text worldwide continues to provide the bestsource of practical strategies for teaching students with special needs ininclusive settings. Filled with examples and vignettes the emphasis is alwayson teaching methods that promote student independence at all education levels.Its noncategorical approach helps teachers ensure all students successregardless of their specific categories of exceptionality. The new editionprovides significantly updated information about IDEA and NCLB including theirimpact on IEPs and the latest ideas and information about inclusive practicesin the context of contemporary public education and the dilemmas that teachersoften face in appropriately educating students with disabilities in generaleducation settings. Unique topics include the rights of general educationteachers comprehensive treatment of assessment and evaluation examples ofaccommodations for students with significant disabilities information aboutgifted underachievers functional behavior assessment and behavior plans andhow to be proactive in dealing with student behavior. «