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.
When professionals and parents meet to discuss a child's goals, both sides will find that comfort, confidence, and equality are crucial to a successful planning partnership. This encouraging DVD shows the way. It gives viewers an inside look at an actual IEP meeting for Alejandro, a young boy with multiple disabilities.
`This book is timely. [The author] draws on the work of several specialist teachers and sees a strong 'pupil voice' as key to successful inclusion' - Special `This is an excellent addition to the small but growing literature on pupil views....The book focuses on five areas of need (autistic spectrum disorder, visual impairment, specific learning difficulties, hearing impairment and physical disabilities) and examines the challenges of inclusion from the perspective of children and young people themselves. Their views come across powerfully, and perhaps most importantly, they offer clear and practical advice about how teachers and other staff can make schooling a less intimidating and excluding experience....This book is likely to be of particular interest to SENCOs and other colleagues who have interest in, and responsibility for developing pupil participation. It should also be required reading for trainee teachers and learning support staff' - SENCO Update `This book is unique and readable. It has a great deal to offer all settings who are reflecting on the effectiveness of their pupil voice systems' - Special Needs Information Press Developed from the work of specialist teachers in Ealing who have been involved in promoting inclusive practices, this book shows how eliciting the pupil's views and strengthening the pupil voice is an important element in the success of any inclusion project. Covering a wide range of disabilities including Autistic Spectrum Disorders and Specific Learning Difficulties, it includes: o Case-studies o Descriptions of the difficulties encountered by the young o Practical strategies to address these difficulties o Useful resources. Essential for any adult working in an inclusive setting, this fascinating book brings together theory with real practice.
`This is an extremely timely book, which would be a very useful addition to any staffroom library' - Special `One of the most detailed overviews on what is really happening with inclusion at ground level. In years to come, professionals will remember they used Rona Tutt's book for identifying where good practice was really happening. Along with Rita Cheminais and Anne Hayward, this must rate as one of the most useful texts of the decade' - Tricia Barthorpe, Past President of the National Association of Special Educational Needs, (NASEN) How can your school or setting become part of a truly inclusive education service that provides for all children and young people? Looking at the Every Child Matters agenda and the government's strategy for special educational needs (SEN), this book moves beyond the debate about specialist provision to explore the exciting developments that are taking place in both mainstream and special schools, as they join forces to provide for pupils with increasingly complex needs. It provides examples of innovative ways forward that will help all schools develop their own strategies to support those pupils who find it hardest to learn. Topics covered include: o successful strategies for supporting pupils in mainstream schools o the benefits of co-located schools, federations and partnerships o the developing role of day and residential special schools o the changing nature of support and advisory services The book is essential reading for school leaders and senior management teams, and will be of interest to governors, policy makers and all those involved in the training and professional development of the school workforce. Rona Tutt is a Past President of the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) and works as an SEN consultant, writer and researcher.
'This book stresses the importance of working with parents, building upon achievement made and promotes a can-do approach to working with children with SEN' - SNIP 'This book provides clearly set out, step-by-step instructions to identify and support children's additional needs and is a valuable guide for all early years settings' - Special 'I really enjoyed this informative book. It provides sound advice on building good relationships with parents and practical strategies to identify and meet individual children's needs...The book emphasises the fact that "good practice for children with additional needs is good practice for all children", and there are some useful scenarios to explore and an observation framework' - Nursery World 'A particularly useful 'core text' for SENCOs who are supporting the professional development of colleagues working in a range of early years settings.' - SENCO Update 'A very useful and easy-to-follow guide to identifying and supporting children who have additional needs in relation to their learning' - Early Years Update 'Early years practitioners will feel more confident in identifying special needs, knowing what to do in a practical way to help and be reassured by the clear links to existing guidance and current legislation. All early years settings would benefit by having, using and reflecting upon this guide.' Martine Horvath, Early Years Educator With increasing expectations from parents and practitioners for inclusive early years settings, many practitioners are anxious about identifying and accommodating children's individual needs as early as possible. Through simple step-by-step instruction, this book will: o increase practitioners' confidence in identifying individual needs; o give practical advice on involving parents; o provide clear links to existing guidance and legislation. This is a valuable guide for practitioners in all early years settings including Day Nurseries, Pre-schools, Children's Centres, Nursery Schools and infant schools.
Formerly published by Peytral PublicationsThe Teacher's Guide to Inclusive Education: 750 Strategies for Success!aprovides practical, teacher-tested strategies appropriate for all students in the inclusive classroom, including learners with special needs, at-risk students, and youngsters who need additional support. This guide covers topics such as reading, written language, and organizational skills, and includes 100 reproducibles to aid in communication, lesson planning, student behavior, accommodations, assessments, and more.
Contains 5 ""Quick-Guides"", which are further broken down into 10 lessons. This volume covers topics, such as: Teaching Writing; Teaching Math; Cross-cultural Issues; Universal Design for Learning; and Student's Perspectives. It also includes two ""Quick-Guide Extras"" on Community-Based Instruction and Simple Technology to Encourage ......
"The book is content rich and contains a wealth of examples and ideas to spark teacher creativity." -Jacqueline S. Thousand, Professor of Special Education, California State University, San Marcos "The worksheets, lessons, and concrete practical discipline applications make this book a must-have for every classroom teacher." -Diane Boarman, National Board Certified Teacher, Patapsco Middle School, Ellicott City, MD Differentiate instruction to match and heighten students' and teachers' abilities while honoring standards! With the same "can do" attitude that made her first book, Inclusion Strategies That Work! so popular, Toby Karten takes her latest book to the next level by emphasizing standards, linking the best inclusive practices with content-specific curriculum, and demonstrating how teachers can reach individual learners while honoring whole-class dynamics. Meeting the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004, More Inclusion Strategies That Work! focuses on using the strengths of students with disabilities to give them more confidence and a greater advantage when learning new concepts. With research-based methods for identifying and meeting the needs of students with special needs, this valuable guide presents instructional and accommodation strategies to help all students access the general curriculum. This reader-friendly handbook provides teachers with targeted assistance through: Sample standards-based lessons organized by age and ability level Tools for assessing students' mastery of curriculum concepts Approaches for preparing students for standardized testing Numerous reproducibles for immediate use Whether you are a general or a special education K-12 teacher, you'll return again and again to this must-have reference to meet the challenges of inclusive instruction and celebrate the successes of all your students, especially students with disabilities.
"The book is content rich and contains a wealth of examples and ideas to spark teacher creativity." -Jacqueline S. Thousand, Professor of Special Education, California State University, San Marcos "The worksheets, lessons, and concrete practical discipline applications make this book a must-have for every classroom teacher." -Diane Boarman, National Board Certified Teacher, Patapsco Middle School, Ellicott City, MD Differentiate instruction to match and heighten students' and teachers' abilities while honoring standards! With the same "can do" attitude that made her first book, Inclusion Strategies That Work! so popular, Toby Karten takes her latest book to the next level by emphasizing standards, linking the best inclusive practices with content-specific curriculum, and demonstrating how teachers can reach individual learners while honoring whole-class dynamics. Meeting the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004, More Inclusion Strategies That Work! focuses on using the strengths of students with disabilities to give them more confidence and a greater advantage when learning new concepts. With research-based methods for identifying and meeting the needs of students with special needs, this valuable guide presents instructional and accommodation strategies to help all students access the general curriculum. This reader-friendly handbook provides teachers with targeted assistance through: Sample standards-based lessons organized by age and ability level Tools for assessing students' mastery of curriculum concepts Approaches for preparing students for standardized testing Numerous reproducibles for immediate use Whether you are a general or a special education K-12 teacher, you'll return again and again to this must-have reference to meet the challenges of inclusive instruction and celebrate the successes of all your students, especially students with disabilities.
