This authoritative handbook reviews the breadth of current knowledge about developmental disabilities: neuroscientific and genetic foundations; the impact on health, learning, and behavior; and effective educational and clinical practices. Leading authorities analyze what works in intervening with diverse children and families, from infancy through the school years and the transition to adulthood. Chapters present established and emerging approaches to promoting communication and language abilities, academic skills, positive social relationships, and vocational and independent living skills. Current practices in positive behavior support are discussed, as are strategies for supporting family adaptation and resilience.

Collaborative teaming is the glue that holds an inclusive school together. But most educators don't get explicit training on teamwork skills - and that's why you need the new third edition of this popular how-to book. Packed with practical tips, tools, and vignettes, Collaborative Teaming shows your staff how to work together effectively to support students with disabilities in inclusive classrooms. Perfect for independent study, inservice training, or preservice study, this reader-friendly guide will get teachers on board with collaborative teaming and give them fresh ways to improve the academic progress and behavior of all students. LEARN HOW TO: Master multiple types of teaming, from co-teaching to collaborative consultation Clearly define a team's purpose and focus Establish trust and consistent communication among team members Schedule and facilitate productive team meetings Make sound decisions by consensus Solve problems and create action plans as a team Use teamwork to increase the participation and learning of all students Ensure positive interactions with families PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Activities that help teachers reflect on and apply the strategies; vignettes that show strategies in action; reproducible forms and checklists for conducting meetings, co-teaching effectively, and more. (For easy printing, full-size forms will now be available for download when you purchase the book.) WHAT'S NEW: How teaming relates to schoolwide initiatives like PBIS and RTI Expanded chapter on co-teaching New chapter on collaborative consultation More strategies for effective communication and conflict resolution Insights on using today's technology to collaborate New vignettes featuring diverse students with a wide range of disabilities Helpful "focusing questions" in each chapter - perfect for use in courses and book clubs Packed with practical tips, tools, and vignettes, the third edition of this popular book shows your staff how to work together effectively to support students with disabilities in inclusive classrooms. Perfect for independent study, inservice training, or preservice study.

The revised and expanded edition of a popular book trusted in classrooms across the country, Behavior Support is your guide to implementing effective positive behavior support (PBS)-both in the classroom and across an entire school. You'll get explicit, research-based strategies for implementing the three tiers of PBS: universal, school-wide interventions; selected interventions with students exhibiting risk behaviours; specialized interventions with students who need intensive, individualized help. Packed with updated strategies on hot topics, redesigned forms, and the newest research on multitiered systems of support, this new edition will help you support positive changes in your students' behaviour-so you can keep the focus on learning. (Ideal for both in-service teacher training and college and university courses!) RESEARCH-BASED STRATEGIES FOR HELPING STUDENTS: Stop challenging behaviour before it starts Improve communication, social, and self-control skills Form positive, respectful relationships with classmates, teachers, and other community members Take a more active part in their school, classroom, and community WHAT'S NEW: More research and strategies on key topics, including bullying prevention, safe and responsive school climates, functional assessment, and individual student interventions. You'll also get more explicit step-by-step instructions, new case examples, tips on sustaining PBS in your school, redesigned forms that are practical and easy to use, and focusing questions for each chapter that highlight key takeaways. This revised and expanded edition is your guide to implementing effective positive behaviour support. Includes more on bullying prevention, safe and responsive school climates, and functional behaviour analysis.

Need quick, practical, ready-to-use guidance on teaching all students-and making appropriate modifications for kids who need extra support? Get a clear and concrete plan for K-12 inclusion in this NEW edition of the bestselling book in the Teachers' Guides to Inclusive Practices series. Packed with field-tested strategies, case studies, and planning tools, this hands-on guide will help teachers deliver effective universal instruction in core content areas and create customized adaptations and flexible supports for students with diverse needs and abilities. Teachers will learn what really works in inclusion, and they'll discover how to seamlessly weave in modifications while encouraging each student's sense of belonging.
NEW TO THIS EDITION:

• Practical guidance on implementing Universal Design for Learning
• Content aligns clearly with an RTI framework, with strategies spanning from whole-class instruction to highly individualized adaptations
• More on working with students with significant disabilities and complex learning needs-one of the biggest challenges of inclusion
• Easy-to-print forms that help teachers plan individualized supports and adaptations, available at www.brookespublishing.com
• Helpful "focusing questions" at the start of each chapter-perfect for preservice study and teacher book club discussions
• New stories from teachers and parents that spotlight real-world challenges and successes

• Team Roles and Responsibilities Checklist
• Program-at-a-Glance
• Student Profile
• General Assessment of Classroom Activities
• Program Planning Matrix
• Individualized Adaptations and Support Plan
• and more