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
This chapter explores the diverse structures of the modern American family. Discussion questions and a list of suggested web sites are provided. 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 find information and tools that will enable educators to engage in effective collaboration. This excerpt will help educators to see their role as a member of the larger educational team and to address the roles and responsibilities of each team member. Read More
Excerpted from Teaching Everyone, this chapter reviews best practices in collaboration and discusses ways in which teachers are expected to collaborate. Read More
How can you help children with moderate to severe autism become more effective communicators? Discover the Visual Immersion System (VIS), a practical, research-based intervention framework that taps into the strong visual processing skills many children on the spectrum have. Read this introductory chapter excerpt for an overview of the VIS framework. Read More
