This Handbook received an honorable mention at the 2009 PROSE Awards. The PROSE Awards annually recognize the very best in professional and scholarly publishing by bringing attention to distinguished books, journals, and electronic content in over 40 categories. "This volume fills the tremendous void that currently exists in providing a much-needed lens for cultural leadership and proficiency. The approach provides a wide divergence of perspectives on African American forms of leadership in a variety of diverse leadership settings." -Len Foster, Washington State University The SAGE Handbook of African American Education is a unique, comprehensive collection of theoretical and empirical scholarship in six important areas: historical perspectives, teaching and learning, PK-12 school leadership, higher education, current issues, and education policy. The purpose of the Handbook is to articulate perspectives on issues affecting the participation and leadership of African Americans in PK-12 and postsecondary education. This volume also addresses historical and current issues affecting the education of African Americans and discusses current and future school reform efforts that directly affect this group. Key Features Promotes inquiry and development of questions, ideas, and dialogue about critical practice, theory, and research on African Americans in the United States educational system Makes significant contributions to the scholarship on African Americans in the broad context of U.S. education and society Addresses the central question-in what ways do African Americans in corporate, private, and public positions influence and shape educational policy that affects African Americans? "The SAGE Handbook of African American Education is a unique, comprehensive collection of theoretical and empirical scholarship in six important areas: historical perspectives, teaching and learning, Pre-K-12 school leadership, higher education, current issues, and education policy." -TEACHERS OF COLOR "A wise scientist once argued that to doubt everything or to believe everything often results in the same solution set; both eliminate the need for reflection. This handbook provides an intellectual space for those interested in true reflection on the human ecology of the African American experience in schools, communities, and society. The /Handbook of African American Education/ is a repository of information developed to advance the human service professional." -William F. Tate IV, Washington University in St. Louis "This handbook represents the most comprehensive collection of research on African Americans in education to date. Its breadth spans the historical, the political, institutional and community forces that have shaped educational opportunities and attainment among African Americans. The review of extant research on a range of topics from the role of culture and identity in learning, teacher preparation, educational leadership, to higher education and educational policy is far-reaching and cutting edge. This volume has historic significance and will become a classic collection on African American education for scholars and practitioners alike." -Carol D. Lee, Professor, Northwestern University Vice-President, Division G, American Educational Research Association "This handbook is needed as a basic reference for professors and graduate students conducting research on the education of Blacks in America." -Frank Brown, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Offers teachers strategies for including students with sensory impairments and cognitive and physical disabilities in the classroom. This volume includes information on legislative changes and provides practical strategies for creating a successful inclusive classroom. It contains the research on various topics covered and changes in the law.
When secondary schools are committed to inclusion, everybody wins - schools make progress toward IDEA and NCLB requirements, and students with and without disabilities enjoy higher academic achievement and new friendships. This book gives schools step-by-step guidance they need to get a program started and keep it going.
Helps paraprofessionals and educators work together in understanding their respective roles and responsibilities to create effective inclusive classroom environments. This book includes forms, personal stories, activities, and planning guides. It provides emphasis on middle and secondary school examples and material on paraprofessional advocacy.
"Provides the reader with a very clear understanding of the student with learning disabilities. This book addresses in detail all the possible processing weaknesses and provides strategies to help a student access the general education curriculum. It's something you can pick up, locate valuable information in, and refer to time and again." -Esther M. Eacho, Special Education Teacher Fairfax County Public Schools, VA Discover how to effectively meet the needs of students with learning disabilities! Learning disabilities (LD) vary with each student, and teaching strategies for learners with LD must be responsive to individual differences. Written in an easy-to-read format by experts in special education, this step-by-step guide presents a comprehensive look at learning disabilities, such as cognitive or memory deficits, social-emotional problems, and dyslexia, and discusses appropriate academic instruction, behavioral interventions, and classroom accommodations for learners with LD. Aligned with the reauthorization of IDEA 2004, this resource also covers communicating with parents, the school's responsibilities in the special education process, and legal issues for educators and parents. General and special education teachers will find numerous reproducible forms, a complete glossary of terms, and information on topics such as: Promoting positive social interactions IEP development and educational placement options Postsecondary education options, vocational assessments, and other transition services The role of Response to Intervention (RTI) Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities provides an invaluable set of tools to help teachers create a positive learning environment and foster a sense of belonging for all learners.
"Provides the reader with a very clear understanding of the student with learning disabilities. This book addresses in detail all the possible processing weaknesses and provides strategies to help a student access the general education curriculum. It's something you can pick up, locate valuable information in, and refer to time and again." -Esther M. Eacho, Special Education Teacher Fairfax County Public Schools, VA Discover how to effectively meet the needs of students with learning disabilities! Learning disabilities (LD) vary with each student, and teaching strategies for learners with LD must be responsive to individual differences. Written in an easy-to-read format by experts in special education, this step-by-step guide presents a comprehensive look at learning disabilities, such as cognitive or memory deficits, social-emotional problems, and dyslexia, and discusses appropriate academic instruction, behavioral interventions, and classroom accommodations for learners with LD. Aligned with the reauthorization of IDEA 2004, this resource also covers communicating with parents, the school's responsibilities in the special education process, and legal issues for educators and parents. General and special education teachers will find numerous reproducible forms, a complete glossary of terms, and information on topics such as: Promoting positive social interactions IEP development and educational placement options Postsecondary education options, vocational assessments, and other transition services The role of Response to Intervention (RTI) Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities provides an invaluable set of tools to help teachers create a positive learning environment and foster a sense of belonging for all learners.
Raising Student Achievement Through Home-School Partnerships
Involving Latino Families in Schools covers five major areas: Latino families and their educational aspirations for their children; the communication systems needed between schools and Latino families, techniques to foster Latino parent involvement; how Latino families assist their children at home; how to organize parent involvement programmes. ......
"Probably one of the best books I've read that guides special educators from the beginning of the year to the end." -Nicole Chiarello-Guyon, Special Education Teacher Westerly School Department, RI "The tips and strategies provided will help any teacher grow professionally." -Teri Fechter, Specific Learning Disabilities Teacher Franklin Elementary School, Appleton, WI Tips and strategies for the beginning special education teacher! Designed for professionals working in a resource room, self-contained special class, or inclusive setting, this step-by-step guide helps new teachers in special education get their careers off to a positive start and offers experienced teachers supportive information to help improve classroom practice. Special education experts Roger Pierangelo and George Giuliani review all aspects of special education teaching, from how to get to know your students before school starts to writing end-of-the-year reports. Aligned with the reauthorization of IDEA 2004, this guidebook provides practical guidelines for appropriate classroom design, includes a complete glossary, and examines critical issues such as: - Gathering information on students' educational history, medical background, and Individual Educational Programs (IEPs) - Meeting with parents, aides, mainstream teachers, and service providers - Addressing and evaluating factors that affect learners' performance and adapting the curriculum - Managing a classroom of students with specific disabilities and applying instructional interventions - Understanding grading options Teaching in a Special Education Classroom offers straightforward advice to make the school year more productive for you and your students.
`With schools and parents striving for inclusion for SEN children, the responsibility for TAs to support those children across the curriculum is ever greater. Supporting the child during break or lunchtime may be new to some TAs, and even "old hands" might appreciate some new ideas. This book is an excellent source of games for playtime or lesson time. Each game appears on an individual page, with information on equipment required, location, skill development, abilities required, the activity itself, and space for the user to write notes. The aim of the book is to encourage children to develop social skills through play. The author, Julia Wilkins, has divided the activities into three sections, each with two skill levels. Section 1: Classroom games Section 2: Gym and Outdoor Games Section 3: Ball Games There are simple icons that accompany each description to clearly indicate the abilities needed to play that game. There are over 100 different games in the book, some may be old favourites, others may be completely new to you, but all are carefully described and easily adaptable' - Fiona Jukes, Spare-Chair Finally - a field-tested activity guide to enhance group communication! This is a field-tested activity guide that contains approximately 120 activities for classroom teachers of students with special needs. This book encourages teachers to help students develop the social skills they need to interact appropriately. The games emphasize participation, cooperation, mutual support, and improvement of self-esteem. By participation in these activities, children develop basic skills, while interacting with one another in supportive groups.
