Including Students with Special Needs: A Practical Guide for Classroom Teachers, 8th Edition

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Prepare readers to work with exceptional students in a variety of classes and settings

• A "just-right" blend of theory and practice considers research-based literature that informs contemporary teaching practice as well as the day-to-day realities of working in today's public schools.
• Integrated coverage of effective K-12 instructional techniques for reading, writing, math, and independent learning cuts across subject areas, grade levels, and disability categories--better reflecting the cross-categorical nature of learning and teaching.
• The INCLUDE problem-solving model offers systematic strategies teachers can apply across grade levels to take a proactive role in addressing students' diverse needs.
• A strong focus on collaboration helps novice educators realize that they are not alone in educating students with disabilities. Working Together features in every chapter explore family collaboration and co-teaching scenarios.
• Two chapters on the critical areas of assessment and evaluation of student learning provide practical content related to standardized tests, curriculum-based assessments, testing accommodations, grading, and performance-based and portfolio assessment (Chs. 5 and 11).

Clarify concepts with strong pedagogy

• UPDATED: Additional chapter-opening vignettes reflect the real and sometimes complex conditions and characteristics of students, helping teacher candidates see how effective teaching strategies are applied in real classrooms.
• UPDATED: Technology Notes reflect the most current assistive and instructional technology.
• Applications in Teaching Practice end-of-chapter case studies allow readers to synthesize what they have learned and apply it to a realistic school scenario.

Keep readers up to date on the latest research and important topics

• UPDATED: All data reflects the most recent federal data related to students with disabilities and other students at-risk for school failure.
• UPDATED: Over 400 new reference and research citations include the most current information available to keep students aware of trends and changes in the field.
• NEW: Information on multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) helps teacher candidates understand their responsibilities for addressing the needs of diverse learners as determined by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). MTSS is introduced in chapter 1 with additional examples and applications in chapters 2, 4, and 9.

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