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"This is like the 'Everything You Wanted to Know About Co-Teaching'
book that answers questions you did not even know to ask!
Murawski's wit, enthusiasm, and expertise are engaging and
informative throughout. From the details of starting a co-teaching
relationship to the fine art of sustaining the co-teaching union,
this book has something for everyone." -Peggy King-Sears, Professor
of Special Education George Mason University Create a successful
partnership that provides the ultimate learning environment for
every student! Many districts across the nation are incorporating
co-teaching into their schools in order to create the best learning
environment for all students. This practical, easy-to-use resource
offers administrators and teachers a wealth of strategies and tools
for setting up, conducting, and maintaining a successful
co-teaching relationship that addresses the diverse needs in
today's inclusive classrooms. Offered in a lighthearted, humorous
manner that compares the co-teaching relationship to a marriage,
this comprehensive guide provides substantive, field-tested
differentiation and application strategies strongly supported by
research and years of expert, hands-on experience. Numerous
replicable forms, worksheets, checklists, and examples are included
as well as helpful references, Web sites, co-teaching scenarios and
case studies, and much more. Each chapter is packed with
straightforward ideas for: Dealing with difficult content Mastering
scheduling challenges and personality conflicts Setting roles and
responsibilities Various approaches for co-instruction Co-planning
and co-assessment This resource is ideal for helping schools
improve current programs or as a reference for teachers who have no
experience with co-teaching and are ready to initiate a new
relationship.
Understanding the relationship between law, advocacy, and Special
Education is crucial for those who educate and advocate on behalf
of students with disabilities. Special Education Law and Policy:
From Foundation to Application provides a framework for
understanding and implementing the law as it applies to students
with disabilities and their families. Rodriguez and Murawski
crafted a textbook that distills complex legal concepts into a
digestible format to ensure readers understand their roles as
teachers, counselors, administrators, and advocates. Their clear
and accessible style of writing is intended for students and
practitioners and offers case law and real-world examples to
highlight the effective application of both law and policy. With
contributions from experienced educators and legal professionals,
readers will gather the foundational knowledge they need to support
students, families, and schools. This is the text that every
administrator, teacher, and advocate will want at their fingertips!
Key Features: Authentic case studies of challenging issues resolved
from different perspectives; Chapter objectives and summaries to
improve retention; Boxes throughout the text with key terms,
concepts, and checks for understanding; Putting it in Practice and
Application in Action boxes with real-world examples from case law;
For Further Consideration sections at the end of each chapter with
discussion questions, case law, and additional resources; A
PluralPlus companion website with study guides, case studies,
further resources, and PowerPoints for instructors;
Learn how to REALLY improve outcomes for all students How do we
remove learning barriers and provide all students with the
opportunity to succeed? Written for both general and special
educators from grades Pre-K through 12, What Really Works with
Universal Design for Learning is the how-to guide for implementing
aspects of Universal Design Learning (UDL) to help every student be
successful. UDL is the design and delivery of curriculum and
instruction to meet the needs of all learners by providing them
with choices for what and why they are learning and how they will
share what they have learned. Calling on a wide-range of expert
educators, this resource features An unprecedented breadth of UDL
topics, including multiple content areas, pedagogical issues, and
other critical topics like executive function, PBIS, and EBD
Reproducible research-based, field-tested tools Practical
strategies that are low cost, time efficient, and easy to implement
Practices for developing shared leadership and for working with
families Educators want to see each and every student succeed. This
teacher-friendly, hands-on resource shows how UDL can be used to
build the flexibility required to meet students' strengths and
needs without overwhelming teachers in the process
This book is based on practical experience from both the editors
and the authors, as well as updated research and information on
best teaching practices, evidence-based practices, high-leverage
practices and current literature. It addresses a breadth of topics
related to special education such as forms of pedagogy, culturally
responsive practices, class management, accommodations and other
critical areas. Each chapter is presented in a practical and
easy-to-access format for busy, working professionals. The book is
designed as a useful introductory text for practitioners and
professionals who do not have a lot of experience with special
education but could also be useful to more experienced teachers as
a reference for practical applications in the field. What Really
Works for Special Education Students is based on practical
experience from both editors and the authors (all of whom are
teacher educators and well known in the field), as well as updated
research & information on best teaching practices,
evidence-based practices, high-leverage practices, and current
literature. It addresses a breadth of topics related to Special
Education, from content areas (e.g., literacy, math), disability
areas (e.g., deaf, learning disabilities, ELL), pedagogical areas
(e.g., use of technology, culturally responsive practices, class
management, accommodations), and other critical areas (e.g., legal
issues, home to school collaboration). Each chapter is presented in
a practical and easy-to-access format for busy, working
professionals. The book is designed so that it is useful as a "101"
reference for practitioners and professionals who have no
experience with special education and are working with students
with disabilities for the first time, while at the same time, the
very nature of its practical application will ensure that faculty
who have been teaching for years will want this book as a reference
to help improve their current practice. What Really Works for
Special Education Students is based on practical experience from
both editors and the authors (all of whom are teacher educators and
well known in the field), as well as updated research &
information on best teaching practices, evidence-based practices,
high-leverage practices, and current literature. It addresses a
breadth of topics related to Special Education, from content areas
(e.g., literacy, math), disability areas (e.g., deaf, learning
disabilities, ELL), pedagogical areas (e.g., use of technology,
culturally responsive practices, class management, accommodations),
and other critical areas (e.g., legal issues, home to school
collaboration). Each chapter is presented in a practical and
easy-to-access format for busy, working professionals. The book is
designed so that it is useful as a "101" reference for
practitioners and professionals who have no experience with special
education and are working with students with disabilities for the
first time, while at the same time, the very nature of its
practical application will ensure that faculty who have been
teaching for years will want this book as a reference to help
improve their current practice.
When children with learning challenges are identified, the
educational community in the United States diligently applies a
well-established model of remediation that has, for the most part,
yielded positive results. Research, however, has demonstrated that
the American perception of disability may vary from those in
Eastern cultures. These cultural differences can play a significant
role in the failure to achieve learning success on behalf of
children from the Middle East, North Africa, and Southwest Asian
(MENASWA) families. It is critical for the school community to
recognize and acknowledge these differences and bring them into
alignment in order to meet these students' learning needs. Learning
Challenges for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Students
With Disabilities is an essential reference publication that
identifies ways in which CLD families can be involved with schools
to help build educators' cultural competence and explores the idea
of disabilities as a social model with a focus on strengths rather
than a medical model focused on needs and weaknesses. Featuring
coverage on a wide range of topics including racial identity,
leadership wisdom, and family-school collaboration, this book is
ideally designed for educators, principals, administrators,
curriculum developers, instructional designers, policymakers,
advocates, researchers, academicians, and students.
"An all-in-one book-a lighthearted and well grounded introduction
to collaboration, how it can improve education for all children,
and its role in effectively educating students with special needs.
Murawski and Spencer tell it like it is, and they do so with humor
and straight talk." -Lynne Cook, Professor, School of Education
California State University, Dominguez Hills "As a kid who
struggled in school, this is the book that I wish every one of my
teachers had read. It is a stunning achievement and huge step
forward to making all schools inclusive of all learners!"
-Johnathan Mooney, Author, The Short Bus: A Journey Beyond Normal
Collaboration 101 for teachers, parents, and school communities
Teachers in both general and special education classrooms are being
asked to collaborate to give all students access to the general
education curriculum. The challenge is that teachers receive very
little training in how to work together to educate students
successfully. Do you wonder how to get started, how much time it
will take, and what the results will be? Collaborate, Communicate,
and Differentiate! addresses those issues and more, taking
collaboration out of the abstract and supplying easy-to-use
strategies that apply to daily tasks such as Planning and
differentiating instruction Communicating with families Using
Universal Design for Learning to form instruction Assessing
students with diverse backgrounds and abilities Co-teaching
Coordinating with all staff members This reader-friendly text ties
each strategy to the goal of improving student outcomes. Included
are vignettes, In a Nutshell and Eye on the Research
quick-reference guides, reproducible forms, Principal Points to
share with administrators, and a companion website. Educators who
have wondered how to make collaboration reasonable, feasible, and
time-efficient will find the answers in this book!
"A comprehensive resource for co-teaching teams and their
administrators! It is full of ready-to-use, teacher-friendly forms,
checklists, and charts. The co-teaching lesson plan forms are
phenomenal! The number of practical ideas included is astounding."
-Michele S. Dalton, School Psychologist Poudre School District, Ft.
Collins, CO "While the analogy of a marriage is cute, it also works
as a metaphor for co-teaching at all levels. The process of getting
to know each other, deciding to co-teach, making it work, and
possibly having to end the co-teaching relationship all become
easier to understand using the metaphors of dating, engagement, and
counseling." -Claire E. Hughes, Associate Professor of Special
Education College of Coastal Georgia Say "I do!" to greater
learning success for students at all levels! Using the metaphor of
marriage, this lighthearted, highly practical, and teacher-friendly
resource from the author of Collaborative Teaching in Secondary
Schools provides readers with the tools to successfully set up,
conduct, and successfully maintain co-teaching partnerships in any
learning environment. Based on the author's extensive experience,
this book blends solid educational research and literature with
lighthearted humor to help readers nurture co-teaching partnerships
through the stages of co-planning, co-instructing, and
co-assessing. Divided into four relationship stages, each section
offers: Case studies and scenarios of co-teachers in action
Field-tested instructional and behavioral strategies with authentic
examples Self-assessments to determine teachers' readiness to
proceed to the next step in the co-teaching relationship
Information on the role of the administrator and how to communicate
with parents Numerous reproducibles, helpful Web sites, and a list
of teacher resources Collaborative Teaching in Elementary Schools
is an easy-to-access, one-stop guide for schools getting started
with co-teaching or looking to refine their existing programs.
"A comprehensive resource for co-teaching teams and their
administrators! It is full of ready-to-use, teacher-friendly forms,
checklists, and charts. The co-teaching lesson plan forms are
phenomenal! The number of practical ideas included is astounding."
-Michele S. Dalton, School Psychologist Poudre School District, Ft.
Collins, CO "While the analogy of a marriage is cute, it also works
as a metaphor for co-teaching at all levels. The process of getting
to know each other, deciding to co-teach, making it work, and
possibly having to end the co-teaching relationship all become
easier to understand using the metaphors of dating, engagement, and
counseling." -Claire E. Hughes, Associate Professor of Special
Education College of Coastal Georgia Say "I do!" to greater
learning success for students at all levels! Using the metaphor of
marriage, this lighthearted, highly practical, and teacher-friendly
resource from the author of Collaborative Teaching in Secondary
Schools provides readers with the tools to successfully set up,
conduct, and successfully maintain co-teaching partnerships in any
learning environment. Based on the author's extensive experience,
this book blends solid educational research and literature with
lighthearted humor to help readers nurture co-teaching partnerships
through the stages of co-planning, co-instructing, and
co-assessing. Divided into four relationship stages, each section
offers: Case studies and scenarios of co-teachers in action
Field-tested instructional and behavioral strategies with authentic
examples Self-assessments to determine teachers' readiness to
proceed to the next step in the co-teaching relationship
Information on the role of the administrator and how to communicate
with parents Numerous reproducibles, helpful Web sites, and a list
of teacher resources Collaborative Teaching in Elementary Schools
is an easy-to-access, one-stop guide for schools getting started
with co-teaching or looking to refine their existing programs.
Research-Based Practical Strategies for Every Teacher In an age of
information overload, do you ever wish you could find one resource
that would allow you to quickly gain insight into a variety of
cutting-edge practices in elementary education? You're holding it
at your fingertips. What Really Works in Elementary Education
compiles the advice of experts who not only understand the research
behind certain educational practices, but also have experience
working in elementary classrooms. Each user-friendly chapter,
focused on a topic vital to elementary educators, presents
information in a straightforward way to help you learn what works -
and what does not work - with students today. Whether you're a new
educator, or just seeking to build new skills, you'll benefit from
Insight into a handful of innovative topics in instruction;
including using technology, UDL, co-teaching, and assessment Novel
approaches to classroom management and strategies to engage
students Chapters focused on effective methods for teaching within
content areas Practical tips for reaching all learners; including
ELLs, students with autism, and gifted students Useful
reproducibles and resources for every topic area Never before has
so much valuable information been presented so simply and
effectively in one resource. Are you ready to focus on what works
best?
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