"I loved it! We in the field are in need of this type of book." -Jill Gildea, Director of Curriculum & Instruction Libertyville School District, IL "Clearly outlines how schools can work collaboratively toward creating schoolwide learning environments where effective RTI practices are implemented and data is used to inform instructional decisions about students." -Alice Hom, Principal Yung Wing Elementary P.S. 124, New York City, NY "Even as an administrator who has been trained in RTI, I found the book to be both interesting and informative. I have told other administrators to keep an eye out for it." -Jennifer Cruz, Principal Mirage Elementary School, Glendale, AZ Learn how to launch RTI successfully and improve student outcomes significantly! As a research-based model for improving reading achievement, Response to Intervention (RTI) has demonstrated dramatic results in elementary and middle schools. This practical guide provides a clear vision of what RTI looks like in practice and illustrates how educators can use this highly effective approach to help students acquire grade-appropriate reading skills or make sure students receive the support they need through special education services. The author presents an accessible step-by-step action plan for putting the RTI process in motion, emphasizes the critical role administrators play in ensuring successful implementation in their schools, and helps school leaders: Formulate a comprehensive assessment plan that includes an assessment calendar and a data management system Design a yearlong staff development plan to train teachers in using data for making instructional decisions Use data in grade-level, teacher, and parent meetings Motivate staff for optimum success without overwhelming them This authoritative text charts a straightforward course for strengthening students' literacy skills and helping all youngsters become successful, enthusiastic readers.
"I loved it! We in the field are in need of this type of book." -Jill Gildea, Director of Curriculum & Instruction Libertyville School District, IL "Clearly outlines how schools can work collaboratively toward creating schoolwide learning environments where effective RTI practices are implemented and data is used to inform instructional decisions about students." -Alice Hom, Principal Yung Wing Elementary P.S. 124, New York City, NY "Even as an administrator who has been trained in RTI, I found the book to be both interesting and informative. I have told other administrators to keep an eye out for it." -Jennifer Cruz, Principal Mirage Elementary School, Glendale, AZ Learn how to launch RTI successfully and improve student outcomes significantly! As a research-based model for improving reading achievement, Response to Intervention (RTI) has demonstrated dramatic results in elementary and middle schools. This practical guide provides a clear vision of what RTI looks like in practice and illustrates how educators can use this highly effective approach to help students acquire grade-appropriate reading skills or make sure students receive the support they need through special education services. The author presents an accessible step-by-step action plan for putting the RTI process in motion, emphasizes the critical role administrators play in ensuring successful implementation in their schools, and helps school leaders: Formulate a comprehensive assessment plan that includes an assessment calendar and a data management system Design a yearlong staff development plan to train teachers in using data for making instructional decisions Use data in grade-level, teacher, and parent meetings Motivate staff for optimum success without overwhelming them This authoritative text charts a straightforward course for strengthening students' literacy skills and helping all youngsters become successful, enthusiastic readers.
"A must-read, must-purchase, must-save reference. Provides relevant cases that can be used as a professional development resource for teachers and the leadership team, presents a clear explanation of laws for graduate courses, and offers an educational chronology for educators." -Marian White Hood, Principal Ernest Everett Just Middle School, Mitchellville, MD "This book is a valuable resource for principals, directors of special education, superintendents, members of boards of directors, professors, and aspiring educators." -Peter Hilts, Principal The Classical Academy, Colorado Springs, CO A concise, case-based desk reference about issues that affect special education! The ideal resource for practicing or aspiring school leaders, this comprehensive book by special education law experts explores the most difficult and contentious areas of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act and its accompanying regulations. The authors synthesize concepts from leading special education cases and provide excerpts from selected legal decisions to help educators understand and more easily navigate the most pressing issues in special education law. Readers will find assistance in examining: Entitlement to special education services Procedural due process Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) Related services, assistive technology, and transition services Disciplinary sanctions for students with disabilities Dispute resolution Anti-discrimination laws This text serves as a current and concise desk reference for educators, increasing their awareness of the legal requirements related to special education and strengthening their ability to work effectively with families and students.
A Corwin Press Classroom Activity Book Proven inclusion strategies for every elementary classroom! Expert educator Toby Karten helps teachers meet the challenge of inclusion by providing the tools they need to teach identical standards to students with diverse abilities. Using the successful format from her best-selling Inclusion Strategies That Work!, Karten translates core strategies into classroom-tested activities that can be modified for students at any skill or ability level. This comprehensive resource covers a variety of topics, including reading, writing, math, comprehension and study skills, and reflective assessment, testing, and grading. Karten's ready-to-use activities make it easy for teachers to create an accepting and empathic classroom climate that motivates all learners. Elementary teachers will discover how to enhance student performance by setting academic goals and improving students' study skills, promote learning beyond the basic concepts, and much more! Perfect for both general and special education teachers, this practical volume includes: Graphic organizers and word play that build word deciphering and comprehension skills Creative techniques for using hands-on math manipulatives and games Different methods for students of multiple intelligences to approach the same task Interactive strategies for improving speaking and listening skills Packed with creative, step-by-step activities, this essential resource helps teachers instruct students of differing abilities, learning styles, and intelligences while meeting national standards. For other grade-specific Corwin Press Classroom books, please see: Inclusion Activities That Work! Grades 3-5 Inclusion Activities That Work! Grades 6-8 About the Author Toby J. Karten is an experienced educator who has been involved in the field of special education since 1976 and has had the opportunity to help many children and adults from elementary through graduate levels. Along with being a resource center teacher in New Jersey, Karten has developed a graduate course entitled Disability Awareness and has presented at local, state, and national workshops and conferences. Karten has been recognized by both the Council for Exceptional Children and the New Jersey Department of Education as an exemplary educator, receiving two "Teacher of the Year" awards. She has an undergraduate degree in special education from Brooklyn College, a master's degree from the College of Staten Island, and a supervisory degree from Georgian Court College.
A Corwin Press Classroom Activity Book Proven inclusion strategies for every elementary classroom! Expert educator Toby Karten helps teachers meet the challenge of inclusion by providing the tools they need to teach identical standards to students with diverse abilities. Using the successful format from her best-selling Inclusion Strategies That Work!, Karten translates core strategies into classroom-tested activities that can be modified for students at any skill or ability level. This comprehensive resource covers a variety of topics, including reading, writing, math, connecting students to the curriculum, comprehension and study skills, and reflective assessment, testing, and grading. Karten's ready-to-use activities make it easy for teachers to create an accepting and empathic classroom climate that motivates all learners. Elementary teachers will discover how to enhance student performance by setting academic goals and improving students' study skills, promote learning beyond the basic concepts, and much more. Perfect for both general and special education teachers, this practical volume includes: Strategies for building vocabulary and improving comprehension skills A step-by-step guide through the writing process Planners and graphic organizers Logic boxes, math wheels, and other organizers for working with higher-level math concepts and word problems Self- and peer-assessment tools Packed with creative, step-by-step activities, this essential resource helps teachers instruct students of differing abilities, learning styles, and intelligences while meeting national standards. For other grade-specific Corwin Press Classroom books, please see: Inclusion Activities That Work! Grades K-2 Inclusion Activities That Work! Grades 6-8 About the Author Toby J. Karten is an experienced educator who has been involved in the field of special education since 1976 and has had the opportunity to help many children and adults from elementary through graduate levels. Along with being a resource center teacher in New Jersey, Karten has developed a graduate course entitled Disability Awareness and has presented at local, state, and national workshops and conferences. Karten has been recognized by both the Council for Exceptional Children and the New Jersey Department of Education as an exemplary educator, receiving two "Teacher of the Year" awards. She has an undergraduate degree in special education from Brooklyn College, a master's degree from the College of Staten Island, and a supervisory degree from Georgian Court College.
A Corwin Press Classroom Activity Book Proven inclusion strategies for every middle school classroom! Expert educator Toby Karten helps teachers meet the challenge of inclusion by providing the tools they need to teach identical standards to students with diverse abilities. Using the successful format from her best-selling Inclusion Strategies That Work!, Karten translates core strategies into classroom-tested activities that can be modified for students at any skill or ability level. This comprehensive resource covers a variety of topics, including reading, writing, math, connecting students to the curriculum, comprehension and study skills, and reflective assessment, testing, and grading. Karten's ready-to-use activities make it easy for teachers to create an accepting and empathic classroom climate that motivates all learners. Middle school teachers will discover how to enhance student performance by setting academic goals and improving students' study skills, promote learning beyond the basic concepts, and much more. Perfect for both general and special education teachers, this practical volume includes: Strategies for deciphering difficult words and figurative language A step-by-step guide through the writing process Planners and graphic organizers Meaningful, real-life math connections through authentic tasks Self- and peer-assessment tools Packed with creative, step-by-step activities, this essential resource helps teachers instruct students of differing abilities, learning styles, and intelligences while meeting national standards. For other grade-specific Corwin Press Classroom books, please see: Inclusion Activities That Work! Grades K-2 Inclusion Activities That Work! Grades 3-5 About the Author Toby J. Karten is an experienced educator who has been involved in the field of special education since 1976 and has had the opportunity to help many children and adults from elementary through graduate levels. Along with being a resource center teacher in New Jersey, Karten has developed a graduate course entitled Disability Awareness and has presented at local, state, and national workshops and conferences. Karten has been recognized by both the Council for Exceptional Children and the New Jersey Department of Education as an exemplary educator, receiving two "Teacher of the Year" awards. She has an undergraduate degree in special education from Brooklyn College, a master's degree from the College of Staten Island, and a supervisory degree from Georgian Court College.
'This book is about putting the theory of effective management and leadership into practice in the constantly changing context of meeting the complex needs of children and young people...It is an excellent resource for those who work in, or who aspire to work in, children's services, education or multidisciplinary settings, at managerial or leadership level' - British Journal of Special Education This book is a guide to special and inclusive education and provides a comprehensive overview of this complex field. The author examines context, policy and practice, and shows how to successfully navigate the managerial challenges involved, while contributing to the way forward through leadership in a diverse field. The author considers the present inclusion imperative with its implications for strategic leadership, planning and provision. He presents an inclusive style of leadership for an integrative management of individual differences in education, as well as a critical review of managing inclusive learning and teaching in school contexts. Written for aspiring and practising school leaders, this book is essential for those with responsibility for inclusion, school leaders in special schools, SENCOs, SEN advisors, and students on SEN management CPD or NPQH courses.
`Kate Wall shows a depth of knowledge in the subject area of autism and her experience as a practitioner shines through...For anyone working with or planning services for adolescents and adults with autism this is definitely a useful book to have on the shelf' - Support for Learning '[This] is the first book I have read which covers both education and care. There is some very useful information, some of which is very thought provoking....The book promotes the importance of everyone working together to achieve a better understanding' - National Autistic Society By providing case studies and examples that show the reader how to put theory into practice in multi-disciplinary settings, this book clearly explains how changes in policy and provision have affected the ways in which young people and adults with autism are cared for and educated. This book offers up-to-date, accessible information on: o the nature and effects of Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) o family issues surrounding caring for and educating those with ASDs o possible intervention programmes o how to support the family Based on years of experience gained in education and care settings, this book offers strategies for all those working with adolescents and adults who are on the autistic spectrum.
A Practitioner's Guide to Implementing Response to Intervention
"Mellard and Johnson not only help us understand what RTI is and why we need it, they go the next step and tell us how to make it happen." -Joseph Jenkins, Professor of Special Education University of Washington "This is a richly informative book on a most important and timely topic to hundreds of thousands of practitioners, parents, and policy makers." -Doug Fuchs, Nicholas Hobbs Chair in Special Education and Human Development Vanderbilt University The nuts-and-bolts handbook for implementing RTI schoolwide! Written by leading special education researchers with the National Research Center on Learning Disabilities and the University of Kansas, this comprehensive yet accessible reference provides administrators with practical guidelines for launching RTI in their schools. Highlighting the powerful role that RTI can play in prevention, early intervention, and determining eligibility for special services, the authors cover the three tiers of RTI, schoolwide screening, progress monitoring, and changes in school structures and individual staff roles. The text includes: Site-based examples and student case studies A discussion of the challenges to successful implementation A section on frequently asked questions RTI: A Practitioner's Guide to Implementing Response to Intervention is an invaluable resource that helps administrators increase the likelihood of success for students at risk and meet the requirements of NCLB, Reading First, and the reauthorization of IDEA 2004.
