Creating Inclusive Classrooms: Effective and Reflective Practices

PART ONE: UNDERSTANDING THE FOUNDATIONS AND FUNDAMENTALS OF INCLUSION.

1. Understanding Inclusion.
2. Understanding the Diverse Educational Needs of Students with Disabilities.
3. Understanding the Diverse Educational Needs of Learners Who Challenge Schools.

PART TWO: CREATING AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS LEARNING FOR ALL STUDENTS.

4. Creating Collaborative Relationships and Fostering Communication.
5. Creating an Environment that Fosters Acceptance and Friendship.
6. Creating Successful Transitions to Inclusive Settings.
7. Creating a Classroom Environment that Promotes Positive Behavior.

PART THREE: DIFFERENTIATING INSTRUCTION FOR ALL STUDENTS.

8. Differentiating Instruction for Diverse Learners.
9. Differentiating Large- and Small-Group Instruction for Diverse Learners.
10. Differentiating Reading, Writing, and Spelling Instruction.
11. Differentiating Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies Instruction.

PART FOUR: EVALUATING INDIVIDUAL AND PROGRAMMATIC PROGRESS.

12. Evaluating Student Progress and the Effectiveness of Your Inclusion Program.
References.
Author Index.
Subject Index.