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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.
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