Even the most experienced educators struggle with the challenge of designing and delivering meaningful inclusive practices in their school communities and classrooms. How can you deliver meaningful learning experiences that meet the needs of ALL students? The Inclusion Toolbox is an all-in-one resource that combines research-based strategies and practical tools to help teachers design and implement a truly inclusive education program. The Inclusion Toolbox features materials relevant to all grades, disabilities, and stages of implementation, and is organized in a way that allows teachers to…mehr
Even the most experienced educators struggle with the challenge of designing and delivering meaningful inclusive practices in their school communities and classrooms. How can you deliver meaningful learning experiences that meet the needs of ALL students? The Inclusion Toolbox is an all-in-one resource that combines research-based strategies and practical tools to help teachers design and implement a truly inclusive education program. The Inclusion Toolbox features materials relevant to all grades, disabilities, and stages of implementation, and is organized in a way that allows teachers to start at multiple entry points. Readers will discover: Step-by-step plans for implementing new programs through teambuilding and leadership Guidance on how to maintain, strengthen, and expand existing inclusive programs Strategies to empower and involve families, students with disabilities, and their peers Techniques to create effective and complementary schedules Tools to assess student interests, develop adaptation plans, encourage students to participate in extracurricular activities, and more With user-friendly online resources and practical strategies, this comprehensive guide will help you expand your toolbox, inspire your students, and make inclusion a reality!
Jennifer A. Kurth, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Special Education at the University of Kansas. Her academic interests include methods of implementing inclusive education, including methods of embedding critical instruction within the context and routines of general education while providing appropriate supports and services for individual learners. She also studies how teacher candidates develop their dispositions and skills in inclusive practices. Jennifer's research interests in inclusive education also include examining outcomes of inclusion in terms of skill development and quality of life indicators for students with disabilities. Prior to coming to the university, Jennifer was an inclusion facilitator for students with mild to severe disabilities at both the elementary and secondary levels.
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List of Pictures Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors Part I: Setting Up Inclusive Education 1. Introduction to Inclusion What is inclusive education? What is successful inclusion? How do I start an inclusion program? How do I maintain an inclusion program? What are the tools in this book? Why is this book divided into three parts? 2. Leadership for Inclusive Schools What Inclusive Education Leadership Looks Like Advocating for Students and Inclusion Demonstrating Excellence Developing a Vision for Students and Inclusive Education Conclusion 3. Supporting Paraeducators to Facilitate Inclusive Education Hiring New Paraeducators Preparing a Newly Hired Paraeducator Creating Staff Binders Staff Binder Organization Communicating With Paraeducators Evaluating Paraeducators Conclusion 4. Scheduling for Successful Inclusion Strategies for Scheduling the IEP Meeting Developing Student Schedules Developing Comprehensive Student Schedules Developing Staff Schedules Substitute Schedules Conclusion Part II: Implementing Inclusive Education 5. Implementing Inclusive Instruction Collaboration Strategies to Implement the IEP Grading Students in Inclusive Settings Embedded Instruction Inclusive Instructional Plans Data Collection and Progress Monitoring Conclusion 6. Engaging Students and Families Introduction Person-Centered Planning Family Involvement Home-School Communication Engaging Families in Preparing for the IEP Ability Awareness Conclusion 7. Collaborating With General Educators and Related Services Providers Communicating IEP Information Determining Team Member Roles Identifying Roles in the Classroom Communicating About Curriculum Communicating About a Student's Day Troubleshooting Collaboration Conclusion 8. Social Facilitation Strategies for Inclusive Settings Peer Involvement and Age-Appropriateness Social Inclusion Strategies (Elementary) Social Inclusion Strategies (Secondary) What to Do If the School Doesn¿t Offer an Activity That Is Accessible or Interesting to a Student Strategies for Accommodating Student Involvement Conclusion 9. Academic Access and Participation General Adaptations and Universal Design Creating Specific Adaptations Develop a List of Common Needs: Adaptations Checklist In-Advance Adaptations What About "On-the-Fly" Adaptations? So What Is a "Good" Adaptation? Conclusion 10. Supporting Positive Behavior in Inclusive Settings Functional Behavior Analysis Behavior Intervention Plan Reinforcement Token Economy Systems Behavior Support Strategies Self-Monitoring Conclusion 11. Transition Planning Transitioning to a New Teacher or School Transitioning to Elementary School Transitioning to Middle School Transitioning to High School Inclusive Community-Based Instruction What does IDEA say? Developing an ITP Educating Parents Implementing ITPs Conclusion Part III: Expanding Inclusive Practices 12. Co-Teaching Co-Teaching Models Starting a Co-Teaching Relationship Day-to-Day Implementation of Co-Teaching Plans for Problem Solving Conclusion 13. Peer Supports What Are Peer Supports? Cross-Age Tutors Peer Tutors Matching Tutors and Tutees Conclusion 14. Student-Led IEPs Rationales for Student-Led IEPs Strategies for Parents Strategies for Educators Strategies to Prepare for the Meeting Strategies During the Meeting Strategies After the Meeting Conclusion Rationales for Inclusive Related Services 15. Inclusive Related Services Strategies for Related Service Providers Strategies for Educators Strategies for Parents Conclusion 16. Concluding Thoughts Fuel for the Journey Food for Thought References Index Tools Appendix Resources Appendix
List of Pictures Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors Part I: Setting Up Inclusive Education 1. Introduction to Inclusion What is inclusive education? What is successful inclusion? How do I start an inclusion program? How do I maintain an inclusion program? What are the tools in this book? Why is this book divided into three parts? 2. Leadership for Inclusive Schools What Inclusive Education Leadership Looks Like Advocating for Students and Inclusion Demonstrating Excellence Developing a Vision for Students and Inclusive Education Conclusion 3. Supporting Paraeducators to Facilitate Inclusive Education Hiring New Paraeducators Preparing a Newly Hired Paraeducator Creating Staff Binders Staff Binder Organization Communicating With Paraeducators Evaluating Paraeducators Conclusion 4. Scheduling for Successful Inclusion Strategies for Scheduling the IEP Meeting Developing Student Schedules Developing Comprehensive Student Schedules Developing Staff Schedules Substitute Schedules Conclusion Part II: Implementing Inclusive Education 5. Implementing Inclusive Instruction Collaboration Strategies to Implement the IEP Grading Students in Inclusive Settings Embedded Instruction Inclusive Instructional Plans Data Collection and Progress Monitoring Conclusion 6. Engaging Students and Families Introduction Person-Centered Planning Family Involvement Home-School Communication Engaging Families in Preparing for the IEP Ability Awareness Conclusion 7. Collaborating With General Educators and Related Services Providers Communicating IEP Information Determining Team Member Roles Identifying Roles in the Classroom Communicating About Curriculum Communicating About a Student's Day Troubleshooting Collaboration Conclusion 8. Social Facilitation Strategies for Inclusive Settings Peer Involvement and Age-Appropriateness Social Inclusion Strategies (Elementary) Social Inclusion Strategies (Secondary) What to Do If the School Doesn¿t Offer an Activity That Is Accessible or Interesting to a Student Strategies for Accommodating Student Involvement Conclusion 9. Academic Access and Participation General Adaptations and Universal Design Creating Specific Adaptations Develop a List of Common Needs: Adaptations Checklist In-Advance Adaptations What About "On-the-Fly" Adaptations? So What Is a "Good" Adaptation? Conclusion 10. Supporting Positive Behavior in Inclusive Settings Functional Behavior Analysis Behavior Intervention Plan Reinforcement Token Economy Systems Behavior Support Strategies Self-Monitoring Conclusion 11. Transition Planning Transitioning to a New Teacher or School Transitioning to Elementary School Transitioning to Middle School Transitioning to High School Inclusive Community-Based Instruction What does IDEA say? Developing an ITP Educating Parents Implementing ITPs Conclusion Part III: Expanding Inclusive Practices 12. Co-Teaching Co-Teaching Models Starting a Co-Teaching Relationship Day-to-Day Implementation of Co-Teaching Plans for Problem Solving Conclusion 13. Peer Supports What Are Peer Supports? Cross-Age Tutors Peer Tutors Matching Tutors and Tutees Conclusion 14. Student-Led IEPs Rationales for Student-Led IEPs Strategies for Parents Strategies for Educators Strategies to Prepare for the Meeting Strategies During the Meeting Strategies After the Meeting Conclusion Rationales for Inclusive Related Services 15. Inclusive Related Services Strategies for Related Service Providers Strategies for Educators Strategies for Parents Conclusion 16. Concluding Thoughts Fuel for the Journey Food for Thought References Index Tools Appendix Resources Appendix
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