Unpack your perceptions about diversity: Anshula
Read the excerpt to see a sample reflective exercise from The Making Friends Program. In this exercise, Anshula reflects on her early perceptions of language differences. Read More
Motivation and the struggling reader
Read this chapter to learn about the importance of motivation and engagement related to reading success. Research-based practices for increasing motivation and engagement are discussed. Read More
Placement characteristics
This chapter provides a brief summary of typical educational settings for students who are emotionally disturbed, necessary staffing parameters and skills, successful classroom characteristics, and appropriate program characteristics for effective ED placements. Read More
Planning Checklist for Implementing Schoolwide Reading Intervention
Excerpted from Effective Instruction for Middle School Students with Reading Difficulties, this five-step checklist helps administrators evaluate their school's current reading intervention process and develop plans for implementing change. Read More
Positive home–school relations correlate
Read the excerpt and discover the importance of positive home–school relations. This excerpt also depicts strategies for administrators, principals, and teachers on creating effect home–school relations. Read More
Prevalence and definition of bullying and disability-based harassment
This chapter outlines the definition and prevalence of bullying and describes the increased likelihood of bullying for students with disabilities. Disability-based harassment is also discussed. Read More
Promoting Language and Literacy Development in Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing: An Introduction
While the landscape for language and literacy interventions for children who are deaf/hard of hearing is shifting, the need for an individualized approach to intervention endures. Learn more in this introductory chapter. Read More
Providing multiple means of engagement
Read the excerpt and learn why providing multiple means of engagement is essential for UDL. This except includes options for catching interest, sustaining effort and persistence, and self-regulation. Read More
Reading comprehension difficulties in struggling readers
This chapter excerpt from Unraveling Reading Comprehension explains the various types of poor readers, and takes a closer look at the barriers to successful comprehension. Read More
Rethinking Students: Presuming Competence
This chapter from The Occupational Therapist's Handbook for Inclusive School Practices introduces the concept of rethinking students. Rethinking a student entails getting to know the student and then reflecting on how you see, treat, provide services to, and work with him or her. Read More
