To improve outcomes for students with moderate and severe disabilities, K-12 educators need to understand the why and how of good instructional practices. They'll find comprehensive guidance in the second edition of this bestselling text on systematic instruction, a highly effective teaching approach rooted in applied behavior analysis (ABA). Fully revised and updated with timely topics and new sample lesson plans, this reader-friendly textbook prepares teachers to use dynamic, adaptable systematic instruction strategies to teach core content that is age-appropriate, meaningful, and relevant to students' lives. Educators will discover evidence-based methods that help them with every step of systematic instruction, from collecting accurate screening and baseline data to supporting students as they generalize new skills to other settings. And faculty members will get a complete package of online instructor materials they can use in their courses, including test banks, PowerPoint slides, flowcharts for instructional procedures, and blank data sheets. Written by a seasoned educator with decades of experience training a multitude of teachers, this is the accessible, up-to-date text today's teachers need to succeed in inclusive classrooms and improve outcomes for students with moderate and severe disabilities. WHAT'S NEW: Revised and updated chapters throughout, with a wealth of practical strategies A full package of online faculty materials 14 new sample lesson plans, including learning objectives, instructional contexts, materials needed, teaching procedures, data-collection guidelines, maintenance and generalization strategies, and lesson extensions and variations Insightful commentary from special educators in each chapter More on working with parents and caregivers Guidance in each chapter about adapting systematic instruction methods for distance learning New chapter on making instructional decisions and exercising leadership Explicit guidance on combining functional core content with standards-based instruction More on inclusion and culturally responsive practices Up-to-date research on systematic instruction SELECTED TOPICS COVERED: developing data sheets * collecting baseline data * designing effective instructional programs * using response prompting strategies * using technology to enhance instruction * applying ABA principles * increasing the efficiency of instruction * facilitating maintenance and generalization * exercising educational leadership

Distance education services are an effective way to meet the needs of students with disabilities, but few special educators get the preparation they need to conduct high-quality instruction remotely. All the fundamentals are in this one-of-a-kind guide, the first dedicated book on distance learning for special educators. With contributions from more than 35 experienced educators, this guide covers all types of distance learning from Grades PreK through 12-both real-time and asynchronous, from higher-tech online teaching to instruction with prepared materials. Special educators will get foundational knowledge on the principles and recommended practices of virtual learning, and then discover specific strategies for delivering behavioral, academic, and social supports at a distance. Up-to-date research blends seamlessly with practical action steps, giving educators a reliable and immediately useful guide to the most successful virtual learning practices. Required reading for both pre- and in-service special education teachers, this timely book clarifies what effective and engaging distance education looks like from preschool through high school-and how to maximize its benefits for students with a wide range of disabilities. LEARN HOW TO: adapt your curriculum and instruction for virtual learning select and use technology to support learners and families make skillful adaptations for students with physical, sensory, and communication challenges teach both reading and STEM skills at a distance respond to challenging behavior and mental health needs in a virtual environment collect student data and monitor IEP objectives meet the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students plan smooth student transitions at a distance SPECIAL FEATURES: Reinforce and enhance your learning with chapter objectives, case studies, reflection questions, and lists of helpful tools, apps, and resources to explore.

Administrators aren't the only education professionals who can take on leadership roles. Every teacher can be a leader-and this book shows special educators how to choose and navigate their own individual path to educational leadership. Author Belva Collins, a seasoned educator herself, knows that many special education teachers are called on as "leaders by default" when colleagues turn to them for expertise. In this empowering professional development resource, she shows special educators how to pursue more intentional leadership roles so they can maximize their impact in pre-K-12 schools. Preservice and in-service teachers will discover eight different paths they can follow to become leaders: Making data-based decisions and conducting classroom research Effecting schoolwide change Mentoring other teachers and paraprofessionals Conducting professional development and consultations Working effectively with families Supporting students during transitions Advocating for students Connecting with professional organizations that address disability-related concerns For each path to leadership, teachers will get detailed guidelines for success, grounded in up-to-date research and the author's deep understanding of the everyday challenges educators face. Throughout the book, "Voice of a Leader" interview excerpts share nuggets of practical wisdom and show how real teachers evolved and triumphed on diverse paths to leadership. Based on the successful teacher leadership course Dr. Collins developed at the University of Kentucky, this forward-thinking book will prepare special educators to make a powerful difference in schools, communities, and the lives of their students.