Ann I. Nevin, Richard A. Villa, Jacqueline S. Thousand

Gebundenes Buch

A Guide to Co-Teaching with Paraeducators

Practical Tips for K-12 Educators

Beschreibung

"This book provides a valuable resource for the best utilization of paraeducators in the classroom, with tips and tools for making this a successful process." -Melissa Miller, Science Teacher Lynch Middle School, Farmington, AR "Easy to read and understand, this book contains many examples, resources, and up-to-date information pertinent to the role of paraeducators." -Mari Gates, Special Education Co-Teacher Henry B. Burkland Intermediate School, Middleboro, MA Learn how paraeducators can positively impact the achievement of students with special needs in the inclusive classroom! Focused on the expanding role of paraeducators, this hands-on reference provides practical guidelines for collaborating with paraeducators to give students with special needs access to highly qualified instructors in the general education classroom and individualized attention that promotes learning for all students. The authors outline a team approach bolstered by a plan for developing teachers and their paraeducators through built-in school-system supports that allow for appropriate supervision and encourage ongoing training. This comprehensive guide includes tips and strategies for a collaborative planning and instructional process and offers: * Reproducible forms that teachers and paraeducators can use to establish effective co-teaching roles * Numerous K-12 examples that provide clear direction on how paraeducators can impact student achievement * Real-life accounts from three paraeducators to provide authentic, firsthand scenarios * Concept maps, chapter summaries, and a glossary of terms for easy navigation of the material A Guide to Co-Teaching With Paraeducators offers general and special education teachers and paraeducators a historical overview of paraprofessional roles, highlights the four types of co-teaching, and addresses legislative mandates, potential legal challenges, and requirements for certification of paraprofessional skills.

Autor

Ann I. Nevin is professor emerita at Arizona State University and visiting professor at Florida International University. The author of books, research articles, and numerous chapters, Nevin is recognized for her scholarship and dedication to providing meaningful, practice-oriented, research-based strategies for teachers to integrate students with special learning needs. Since the 1970s, she has co-developed various innovative teacher education programs that affect an array of personnel, including the Vermont Consulting Teacher Program, Collaborative Consultation Project Re-Tool sponsored by the Council for Exceptional Children, the Arizona State University program for special educators to infuse self-determination skills throughout the curriculum, and the Urban SEALS (Special Education Academic Leaders) doctoral program at Florida International University. Her advocacy, research, and teaching spans more than 38 years of working with a diverse array of people to help students with disabilities succeed in normalized school environments. Nevin is known for action-oriented presentations, workshops, and classes that are designed to meet the individual needs of participants by encouraging introspection and personal discovery for optimal learning.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Corwin
• Seitenzahl: 146
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 286mm x 221mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 646g
• ISBN-13: 9781412957632
• ISBN-10: 141295763X
• Artikelnr.: 24954859