Families in the 21st Century
This chapter explores the diverse structures of the modern American family. Discussion questions and a list of suggested web sites are provided. Read More
Five ways to naturally support students
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
Four key steps to including adapted sports in general physical education
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
From Special Education Teacher to Inclusion Facilitator: Role Revelations and Revolutions
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
Differentiate Instruction with First/Then Boards
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
Differentiate Instruction with Purposeful Puzzles
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
An Overview of the Visual Immersion System
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
Assisting studentswho use wheelchairs:guidelines for school personnel
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
Becoming an effective literacy teacher
Read the excerpt for an overview of the expectations and responsibilities of a tutor, three critical considerations for effective and efficient instruction, how to work with parents, and descriptions of Common Core State Standards and multi-tiered systems of support. Read More
Building Classroom Expertise
Imagine the possibilities for changing student attitudes and perspectives if students were invited not only to share their fascinations but also to serve as classroom experts and teachers in those areas. This quick excerpt provides ideas for building classroom expertise via student interests and passions. Read More
