Effective inclusion in the classroom shouldn't be a burden; it should be the most rewarding aspect of a teacher's role.'A****n excellent guide to changing approaches to inclusion and creating a culture where all children can flourish.' SEN MagazineIn this innovative guide to supporting the most vulnerable students, experts Daniel Sobel and Sara Alston help primary and secondary teachers understand the barriers to children's learnin...

Written by a leading expert in the field of inclusion, Leading on Pastoral Care assists leaders and SENCOs in primary and secondary schools in managing the most difficult aspects of providing effective pastoral care, such as paperwork, time, confrontational parents and Ofsted.**'**Sobel writes in an engaging style that reflects his commitment to supporting schools in developing effective strategies to deal with emotional trauma and complex needs......

The attainment gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers is one of the most insidious social injustices in the developed world.It is a significant factor in the growing inequality of our societies and persists across time and nations. For this reason, narrowing the gap is a top priority for governments and policymakers, and an issue that all schools must tackle.Written by a leading expert in the field of inclusion, Narrowing the Attainment Gap

This is the first book to consider scaled-up implementation of Universal Design for Learning in schools, districts, and even states. In this collections of case stories, veteran educators and administrators share their stories, tips, and lessons learned from implementing UDL in a variety of settings. Elizabeth Berquist, a leading voice in the burgeoning UDL field, edits and contributes to the collection. In addition to specific strategies for scaling up UDL, the book provides ideas for imp...

Every inclusive school team needs a great SLP who supports communication skills where they're needed most—in the classroom, as students with disabilities learn and participate alongside their peers. This is the practical, friendly guide SLPs need to go beyond pull-out services and deliver successful communication and language supports as part of an inclusive school team. Packed with immediately useful strategies, relatable examples, and invaluable insights from experienced SLPs, this guide...

A healthy, active lifestyle for all students: That's the promise of physical education, and the goal of this comprehensive textbook. Now in a thoroughly updated fourth edition, this text prepares current and future PE teachers to lead welcoming, inclusive classes where every student participates, makes friends, and learns new skills and values. K–12 physical educators will get cutting-edge research and guidance on inclusive education, concrete strategies f...

A contemporary snapshot of Irish education, this book positions 21st-century Irish education at the centre of the creation of the knowledge economy and outlines the challenges and changes presented as a result of a changing education system and society. Part 1: The Changing System charts selected changes that have taken place in Irish education in the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries and considers educations's role in building a knowledge economy and social cohesion Part 2: Diversity and Incl...

How can today’s educators rise to the challenges of teaching in the inclusive classroom, while at the same time making teaching more rewarding and beneficial for all students? In her new book, acclaimed international educational consultant Kathy Perez provides powerful instructional strategies, not only for students with special needs, but also for their general education peers. Her New Inclusion encompasses a broader understanding of the inclusive classroom, embracing all the differ...

Learn the best methods for teaching students with disabilities in an inclusive classroom!In today’s classrooms, teachers must meet the educational needs of students of all ability levels, including students with disabilities. This invaluable resource offers elementary and secondary teachers a deeper awareness of "what works" when teaching students with disabilities in general education classrooms. Grounded in extensive special education research, this book...

With 30+ video clips—great for use in teacher training sessions!If you’re preparing early childhood educators for the critical task of teaching math, this groundbreaking resource is just what you need to plan and implement effective professional development. Translating recommendations from the National Research Council’s early mathematics report into clear and actionable goals, this text is your key to improving the way educators teach math to...

We begin in earnest by offering two questions for your consideration: First, what do you think parents reply when asked what they want for their own children? You won t be surprised to learn that their answers are, in priority order, happiness , confidence , a great life , satisfaction , contentment , health and security . And second, what do schools teach? The same parents answer: thinking skills , maths , subjects , literacy and test-taking . There appears to be no overlap at all. We re ...

Easy-to-implement strategies for teaching infants, toddlers, and twos with special needs. Placing children with special needs in environments that include typically developing peers has become commonplace as continuing research confirms that all children benefit and learn from each other as well as from their teachers.Teaching Infants, Toddlers, and Twos with Special Needs is written for all teachers and directors who work with infants, toddlers, and twos, including special educators and e...