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The research is clear: Including students with disabilities in
general education classrooms is the most effective way for all
students to learn. If you are working toward greater inclusivity in
your school or system, this book from educators and inclusion
experts Julie Causton, Kate MacLeod, Kristie Pretti-Frontczak,
Jenna Mancini Rufo, and Paul Gordon is an invaluable guide for you
and your leadership team. Chock-full of research, resources, and
seasoned advice, The Way to Inclusion walks you step-by-step
through the inclusivity change process, from envisioning your path
to reimagining the roles of existing staff and everything in
between. The book outlines seven clearly defined milestones tied to
an Action Plan that will help you stay the course with so vital an
initiative. In addition to milestones and leadership questions,
you'll find: Instructions for conducting an equity review of your
system with a focus on special education. Guidance for creating and
analyzing service-delivery maps, including before-and-after
examples from systems that have successfully shifted to greater
inclusivity. Classroom observation and staff survey tools.
First-person accounts from educators who have undergone the change
process. Best practices for developing an inclusivity-focused
vision statement. Downloadable forms and templates to help you move
forward with implementation. There is no excuse for segregating our
students with disabilities from the rest of the student body. This
indispensable guide will help you make certain that all students in
your system not only learn but also thrive in the least restrictive
environment possible.
As more and more early childhood settings implement inclusive
practices, teachers need to blend special and general education
techniques to help all children learn. They'll find out how with
the new edition of this bestselling text, which combines today's
best practices for teaching young children with and without
disabilities into one comprehensive approach. Ideal for current and
future early childhood educators working with children from ages 2
to 5, this comprehensive text provides explicit guidance on
developing a successful curriculum framework, working effectively
with families and other team members, tailoring instruction to each
child's individual needs, and embedding learning opportunities that
address all children's goals. Teachers will learn from the field's
most current research, and they'll get a full continuum of
strategies for teaching young children with diverse abilities.
Practical information on authentic assessment and data-driven
decision-making is also woven throughout the book. An essential
reference to keep and use for years to come, this book is every
early childhood educator's guide to blending the best of special
and general education, developing effective curricula, and
improving outcomes for all children. WHAT'S NEW Increased focus on
how to implement multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) New
chapters on applying blended practices in specific content areas:
language, literacy, social-emotional skills, and math The latest on
state and federal funding initiatives for early childhood-and how
to maintain quality practices that align with these initiatives
More guidance on determining the scope and sequence of what to
teach children Current recommendations from key professional
organizations like NAEYC and DEC, and their implications for
teachers USER-FRIENDLY FEATURES: Includes visual aids and sample
forms, vignettes and practical examples that illustrate key
concepts and guiding principles, helpful summaries for each
chapter, case studies, and learning activities that challenge
students to test and expand their knowledge.
Meaningful, authentic assessment practices are one key to the
success of early childhood inclusion. Prepare current and future
teachers with the second edition of this comprehensive textbook, an
in-depth guide to the how and the why of high-quality assessment in
the context of inclusive early childhood settings.Updated with new
contributors and coverage of timely new topics, this book takes a
blended approach to assessment, combining the latest recommended
practices from early childhood education and early childhood
special education. Well-known experts Kristie Pretti-Frontczak and
Jennifer Grisham have developed this text to align with Division
for Early Childhood Recommended Practices on assessment. Educators
will learn how to select and use assessment instruments, conduct
authentic assessment during daily activities and routines,
collaborate with families and other team members, master the
challenges of kindergarten assessment, conduct eligibility
assessments, use assessment to inform program planning and monitor
progress, and more. Ideal for both undergraduate and graduate
courses and personnel preparation programs, this comprehensive text
gives teachers the knowledge and tools they need to implement
high-quality assessment and reap its benefits: inclusive,
family-centered programming that improves outcomes for all
children. WHATS NEW: New section on considerations for special
populations: dual language learners, children in kindergarten, and
children who have severe and multiple disabilities Increased focus
on educational equity throughout the book New and expanded coverage
of important themes and topics, including authenticity,
collaborative partnerships, and data-based decision making New
invited contributors who are experts in the field and advocates for
early childhood inclusion More practical materials, including new
and extended case studies, a revised Curriculum-Based Assessment
Rating Rubric and glossary, and a list of recommended practices
Overview of revised versions of commonly used curriculum-based
assessments, including AEPS-3, COR Advantage, and Work Sampling
System Companion materials for faculty, including PowerPoints with
links to activities and resources
How can early childhood professionals make informed decisions while
selecting assessment materials that meet recommended practices? Use
the NEW edition of this essential reference, the only book with
professional ratings and reviews of 80 authentic, widely used
assessment tools for children birth-8. Completely revamped and even
more user-friendly than its popular first edition, this must-have
guide provides ratings of the qualities of assessment materials
based on 1) "consumer reports" and ratings from a survey of more
than 1,000 professionals 2) detailed reviews from a panel of
assessment experts, and 3) ratings drawn from the authors' own
extensive expertise Now with NEW features that make the ratings and
reviews even more specific and useful (see box), this book helps
early childhood professionals evaluate how each assessment tool
measures up to 8 critical standards: acceptability, authenticity,
collaboration, evidence, multifactors, sensitivity, universality,
and utility easily compare assessment tools, with At a Glance
snapshots of good-quality measures and more in-depth Close-Ups of
the top-rated assessments determine which assessments best meet
specific needs of both program and child select tools compatible
with the ones a program is already using link realistic, authentic
assessments with effective interventions meet professional
standards for recommended assessment practice deepen their
knowledge and use of assessment standards for personally rating
assessment tools A key text for courses on assessment and the go-to
assessment guide for every early childhood program, this invaluable
book will help professionals ensure high-quality services for
children with and without disabilities. Professionals will have the
clear and concise guidance they need to choose appropriate
assessment tools that link to their programs, help design
interventions that meet children's individual needs, and give all
young children the
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