03077nam a2200385 a 4500 ebr10650970 CaPaEBR m u cr cn||||||||| 110930s2012 caua sb 001 0 eng d 2011039117 9780470880142 (pbk.) 9781118133637 (e-book) CaPaEBR CaPaEBR (OCoLC)795320659 n-us--- LC1201 .H44 2012eb 371.9/0460973 23 Hehir, Thomas. Effective inclusive schools [electronic resource] : designing successful schoolwide programs / Thomas Hehir with Lauren Katzman. 1st ed. San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, 2012. xxiv, 246 p. : ill. Includes bibliographical references and index. pt. 1. The schools and their leaders -- pt. 2. What they do differently -- pt. 3. How to create more inclusive schools -- pt. 4. The big picture of special education. "How to raise the achievement of all kids, from gifted to those with severe disabilities. This book presents lessons learned from in-depth case studies of some of our most effective inclusive public schools. The authors conclusively demonstrate that schools can educate students with mild and severe disabilities in general education classrooms by providing special education services that link to and bolster general education instruction. This goes beyond complying with Special Education law; having a truly inclusive environment raises the achievement level for all students and results in more committed and satisfied teachers.Insights shared from teachers, school leaders, parents, and the students themselves provide a path forward for anyone striving to Improve special education services. The authors reveal what these exemplary schools do that makes them so successful, and provide advice for readers who want to incorporate these practices themselves. Hehir, former U.S. Office of Special Education (OSEP) Director, is a leading name in Special Education Highlights the important relationships between administrators, teachers, and parents to foster maximum collaboration between general and special education Includes information on committing to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Positive Behavior Supports This vital resource zeroes in on what excellent public schools do differently to ensure all students succeed"-- Provided by publisher. Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2013. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries. Inclusive education United States. School management and organization United States. Mainstreaming in education United States. Electronic books. local Katzman, Lauren I. ebrary, Inc. http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10650970 An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view 73833 73833