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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.
APEEC is the first measurement scale designed to evaluate the use
of developmentally appropriate practices in the early elementary
classroom (K-3). Developed for classrooms serving both children
with and without disabilities, the APEEC can be used by
administrators and researchers to evaluate the degree of
developmental appropriateness in inclusive and general education
classrooms. It can also be used by teachers as a self-assessment
tool. The book includes a carefully thought-out score sheet, which
can be photocopied for use in rating classrooms. Featuring
straightforward language and an easy-to-follow format, APEEC is
organized under three main categories: 1;Physical Environment-room
arrangement, display of child products (e.g., artwork), classroom
accessibility, health and safety 2;Instructional Context-use of
materials and computers, monitoring child progress, teacher-child
language, instructional methods, integration and breadth of
subjects 3;Social Context-children's role in decision-making,
participation of children with disabilities, social skills,
diversity, transitions between activities, and family involvement
The authors used a multi-step process to develop the APEEC,
including a thorough review of the relevant literature
(particularly the NAEYC guidelines and early childhood special
education literature); an extensive review of the scale by
practitioners, researchers, and board members of professional
organizations and research journals; and field testing in 69
classrooms.
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