`There is no 'one size fits all' professional development. Teaching is exciting and rewarding, but it is like pro football in that on any given day most anything may work, while on other days nothing seems to work. But you still need to keep on playing your best. Good mentors help keep good teachers playing at their very best. . . . As the authors so aptly suggest, good teaching is more a journey than a destination. This book will help both mentors and teachers to navigate this journey successfully' - Stephen Sroka, Health Education Consultant , Case Western Reserve University Bridging the gap between theory and practice, this book synthesizes current educational research and extends its application to in-service settings. Using a consistent and reader-friendly format, the authors present specific mentoring strategies accompanied by summaries of the research background validating the strategies, mentoring applications for the strategies, precautions and pitfalls helpful for implementation, and source citations for further reference. Strategies are organized into convenient categories that include developing teaching styles; time management strategies; classroom management policies; managing curriculum, instruction, and assessment; working with at-risk, special needs, and diverse populations; working with educational technologies; interacting with students, parents, and community; and more.

Bridging the gap between theory and practice, the authors focus on culturally responsive teaching and diverse learners, including students who are economically disadvantaged, from sexual minorities, English language learners, with special needs, and more. Using a convenient format that teachers, trainers, and administrators find appealing, the authors have surveyed and selected the best published data and research on diversity and multicultural education and synthesized it for classroom application and teaching. Each of the research-based strategies in the book includes: A concise description of the recommended strategy A brief synthesis of the research that supports use of the strategy Guidelines for applying the strategy in the classroom Precautions about avoiding pitfalls that may occur during implementation of the strategy Source citations for further research and follow-up This book will be an ideal companion title for teachers already using the authors' book on research-based strategies for working with special learners in inclusive classrooms.

Bridging the gap between theory and practice, the authors focus on culturally responsive teaching and diverse learners, including students who are economically disadvantaged, from sexual minorities, English language learners, with special needs, and more. Using a convenient format that teachers, trainers, and administrators find appealing, the authors have surveyed and selected the best published data and research on diversity and multicultural education and synthesized it for classroom application and teaching. Each of the research-based strategies in the book includes: A concise description of the recommended strategy A brief synthesis of the research that supports use of the strategy Guidelines for applying the strategy in the classroom Precautions about avoiding pitfalls that may occur during implementation of the strategy Source citations for further research and follow-up This book will be an ideal companion title for teachers already using the authors' book on research-based strategies for working with special learners in inclusive classrooms.

`An awesome collection of very current best practice suggestions!' - Jacqueline Thousand, Co-Author, A Guide to Co-Teaching `This is the way that flesh'n'blood teachers talk to each other' - Millie Gore, Chair, Special Education Program, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX `The greatest strengths of this book are its practicality and the fact that there is a tremendous need for it out there for teachers with no background in special education who are teaching students with special needs' - J. David Smith, Author, In Search of Better Angels Test-drive these research-based strategies in your inclusive classroom! Bridging the gap between theory and practice, this book focuses on extending academic research to classroom practices that address the problems faced by teachers working with special needs students in inclusive classrooms. Providing a convenient format that teachers, trainers, and administrators will find appealing, What Successful Teachers Do in Inclusive Classrooms packs 60 research-based strategies into one user-friendly guide that gives teachers the tools and confidence to engage their special needs learners. It masterfully deciphers the latest research and makes it accessible and applicable for day-to-day classroom practice. Each one of the 60 teaching strategies covers: - A straightforward one-line action statement - An easy-to-read synthesis of relevant educational, psychological, and sociological studies - Concrete and specific tactics for immediate application in the classroom - Pointers on how to identify and avoid potential pitfalls - Sources for further reading on the research/strategy outlined This comprehensive guide outlines a full range of research-based methods that can be combined and tailored to create the best instructional plan for special learners, focusing on maximizing achievement in today's inclusive classroom.