Is your school taking all the appropriate measures to make sure every student is effectively included? See how your school measures up with this inclusion checklist. Find out what you're doing well and what areas still need improving. Read More
This brief chapter excerpt from Peer Support Strategies for Improving All Students' Social Lives and Learning focuses on supporting students with and without disabilities as they work together within the context of peer support arrangements. Read More
Read the excerpt to learn considerations relevant to teaching core subject areas (reading and writing, mathematics, social and natural sciences) to all students. The strategies described for each subject area are organized according to the hierarchy of least-to-most intrusive supports, interventions, and adaptations. Read More
A First/Then Board is a mini-schedule that is portable and can be used to provide more choices to a student or to reinforce simple instructions. Check out this excerpt from Paula Kluth and Sheila Danaher's From Tutor Scripts to Talking Sticks to find out how to create your own! Read More
This chapter explains how to implement purposeful puzzles, a helpful Differentiated Instruction support for students who might fidget a lot during class or need to be “doing something” when they are listening or participating in a classroom discussion. Read More
Read the excerpt and learn how high schools can better prepare students with disabilities for college and careers. This excerpt also contains a unified framework for secondary transition services. Read More
Read the excerpt to learn five ways to naturally support students as a paraprofesisonal. Also included are descriptions and examples of seven differing types of support. Read More
Find out what modifications you as a phys ed teacher can implement today in your lessons to make sure students of all abilities can actively participate in every game and sporting activity. Read More
In this chapter excerpt, Dr. Jorgensen and Dr. Schuh discuss the evolving role of the special educator as the position has grown to require new knowledge and responsibilities including collaboration and administration skills. Read More
Read the excerpt and discover the steps required to transfer a student to and from a wheelchair, facts regarding wheelchair mobility, and six additional wheelchair mobility tips. Read More
