{"product_id":"effective-inclusive-schools-paperback","title":"Effective Inclusive Schools - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eThomas Hehir\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLauren I. Katzman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to raise the achievement of \u003ci\u003eall\u003c\/i\u003e kids, from gifted to those with severe disabilities\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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 \u003ci\u003eall\u003c\/i\u003e students and results in more committed and satisfied teachers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsights 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHehir, former U.S. Office of Special Education (OSEP) Director, is a leading name in Special Education\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighlights the important relationships between administrators, teachers, and parents to foster maximum collaboration between general and special education\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes information on committing to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Positive Behavior Supports\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis vital resource zeroes in on what excellent public schools do differently to ensure \u003ci\u003eall\u003c\/i\u003e students succeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEffective Inclusive Schools\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rich, rewarding education is often hard to find for children with disabilities. In the words of one parent, If you have a typically developing kid, you have a litany of choices; if you have a specially developing child, then you're presented with an option.'' In some schools an anti-disability ethos inadvertently permeates the culture, while other schools hold low expectations for disabled kids by excessively modifying curriculum or segregating students with special needs. These (often unconscious) practices reinforce the view that children with disabilities are inferior and undeserving of an equal education, causing them to leave school unprepared for employment and a rewarding adult life. They also harm nondisabled peers, who often develop negative prejudices about people with disabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this groundbreaking book, Hehir and Katzman focus on the positive: What are our most effective inclusive schools doing? How do their leaders and teachers work together to ensure success for all kids, with or without disabilities? What can other schools do to replicate their success? These portraits of exemplary schools provide a path forward for anyone striving to improve special education services in their classroom, school, or district. Insights shared from teachers, school leaders, parents, and the students themselves will inspire readers to improve education not only for kids with disabilities, but all children.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eEffective Inclusive Schools\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinally, a book that cuts to the heart of leadership in schools. Every principal and would-be educational leader in America should read this book.\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eTerrence E. Deal\u003c\/b\u003e, coauthor, Reframing Organizations and Shaping School Culture\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEFFECTIVE INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA rich, rewarding education is often hard to find for children with disabilities. In the words of one parent, \"If you have a typically developing kid, you have a litany of choices; if you have a specially developing child, then you're presented with \u003ci\u003ean option\u003c\/i\u003e.\" In some schools an anti-disability ethos inadvertently permeates the culture, while other schools hold low expectations for disabled kids by excessively modifying curriculum or segregating students with special needs. These (often unconscious) practices reinforce the view that children with disabilities are inferior and undeserving of an equal education, causing them to leave school unprepared for employment and a rewarding adult life. They also harm nondisabled peers, who often develop negative prejudices about people with disabilities. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this groundbreaking book, Hehir and Katzman focus on the positive: What are our most effective inclusive schools doing? How do their leaders and teachers work together to ensure success for all kids, with or without disabilities? What can other schools do to replicate their success? These portraits of exemplary schools provide a path forward for anyone striving to improve special education services in their classroom, school, or district. Insights shared from teachers, school leaders, parents, and the students themselves will inspire readers to improve education not only for kids with disabilities, but all children. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eEffective Inclusive Schools\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Finally, a book that cuts to the heart of leadership in schools. Every principal and would-be educational leader in America should read this book.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--TERRENCE E. DEAL, \u003c\/b\u003e coauthor, \u003ci\u003eReframing Organizations\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eShaping School Culture\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHOMAS HEHIR, Ed.D., \u003c\/b\u003e professor of Practice at Harvard's Graduate School of Education, is a leading scholar and advocate for children with disabilities. He served as director of the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs under President Clinton from 1993-1999. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLAUREN I. KATZMAN, Ed.D., \u003c\/b\u003e is executive director of Special Education for the New York City Department of Education. Previously, she served as associate professor of Special Education at Boston University and as a special educator in New York, New Jersey, and Missouri.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.73 x 9.22 x 7.08 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 23, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756075090208,"sku":"9780470880142","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/86e4862f2f36b63155f5d9c74ee335d6.webp?v=1780073528","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/effective-inclusive-schools-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}