Quick-Guides to Inclusion

Michael F. Giangreco, Ph.D., Mary Beth Doyle, Ph.D.

The bestselling, teacher–trusted Quick–Guides to Inclusion gives busy K—12 educators quick, real–world inclusion advice that really works—in any classroom and with any budget. Includes easily implemented tips, examples, and ideas for addressing essential inclusion topics, such as literacy, partnerships with parents, positive behavior support, and curriculum adaptations.

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Features and Content

Now for the first time ever, the bestselling, teacher-trusted Quick-Guides to Inclusion are available in a single updated and revised volume—complete with 7 all-new Quick-Guides on today's hottest inclusion topics. A must for busy K–12 teachers who need fast, friendly, and practical guidance on including students with disabilities in general education classrooms, this photocopiable sourcebook gives educators.

• Fully revised, updated contents of all 3 popular Quick-Guide volumes. Past contributors—every one a respected inclusion expert—returned to refresh these Quick-Guides with their latest knowledge and experience. Teachers will have up-to-date snapshots of a wide array of essential inclusion topics, such as literacy, partnerships with parents, positive behavior support, and curriculum adaptations. Each of the 23 Quick-Guides includes easy-to-follow ideas, examples, and tips teachers can put to use immediately in any classroom and on any budget.

• Seven brand-new Quick-Guides on critical topics. Educators will get more than 80 pages of brand-new content on:

  teaching writing
  teaching math
  addressing cross-cultural issues
  using universal design for learning
  listening to students' perspectives
  conducting community-based instruction
  using simple technology to encourage participation

With this convenient, user-friendly guidebook, educators will have a single resource they can turn to again and again for quick, real-world advice on all the key inclusion topics. Every teacher in an inclusive classroom should have a copy on the bookshelf!

Reviews

• Terri Mauro, About.com Parenting Special Needs - July 11, 2007
  "This book is interesting reading for parents because it offers such a cheery, can-do vision of inclusive classrooms, motivated professionals, and accepting classmates…it's good for parents to have a how-to guide in hand that's written by and for educators."

• Ann Monroe-Baillargeon, Assistant Professor of Inclusive Education, The University of Rochester, Warner Graduate School of Education - February 16, 2007
  "An essential tool in building teachers' knowledge and skills to successfully work with students with disabilities."

• Carol Quirk, Director of Professional Development, Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education - February 15, 2007
  "Imagine if all schools, classrooms, and teachers could be evaluated by the extent to which they reflected the descriptions in these Quick Guides! Our schools would be models of high quality instruction and positive social relationships for all students."

• Marti Snell, University of Virginia - February 15, 2007
  "Gives teachers and principals initial guidance on every aspect of appropriately including students with disabilities in general education."

• Fred Spooner, Professor, University of North Carolina at Charlotte - February 15, 2007
  "A winner. . . There is something here, written in user-friendly language, for everyone involved with the process of inclusion."

• Liz Keefe, Associate Professor, Department of Educational Specialties, University of New Mexico - January 26, 2007
  "Packed with specific practical advice and strategies for all educators. Accessible and useful, this is not a book that will sit on the shelf!"

• Sherril Moon, University of Maryland - January 26, 2007
  "Easy to read, easy to try ideas [that are] critical to inclusion at all ages, offered up by the best in the field."

Volume Editors: Michael F. Giangreco Ph.D., Mary Beth Doyle Ph.D., Patricia A. Prelock Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Chapter Authors: Alfredo Artiles Ph.D., Barbara J. Ayres Ph.D., Donarae Cook, Lia Cravedi, Bridget Dalton Ph.D., Linda A. Davern M.S., Ruth E. Dennis, June E. Downing Ph.D., Mary Beth Doyle Ph.D., Janet M. Duncan Ph.D., Susan W. Edelman, Karen A. Erickson Ph.D., Douglas Fisher Ph.D., Timothy Fox, Michael F. Giangreco Ph.D., David Gordon MFA, Beth Harry, Deborah L. Hedeen Ph.D., Cheryl M. Jorgensen Ph.D., David A. Koppenhaver Ph.D., Robi Kronberg Ph.D., Patricia A. Lee Ph.D., Debroah Lisi-Baker, Marie MacLeod M.Ed., PT, John McDonnell Ph.D., Irene McEwen Ph.D., PT, Patricia A. McGonegal, Marie-Christine Potvin M.H.S., OTR, Zach Rossetti, Richard Schattman, Mary C. Schuh Ph.D., Frank Sgambati, Katharine Shepherd Ph.D., Nancy Talbott, Carol Tashie, Alice Udvari-Solner Ph.D., Michael L. Wehmeyer Ph.D., Timothy J. Whiteford Ph.D., George B. Salembier