Creating an inclusive school / Richard A. Villa & Jacqueline S. Thousand, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Villa, Richard A., 1952-

Thousand, Jacqueline S., 1950-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Children with disabilities--Education--United States.

Children with disabilities.

Mainstreaming in education--United States.

Mainstreaming in education.

School management and organization--United States.

School management and organization.

Physical Description:

vii, 219 p.

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Alexandria, VA : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, c2005.

Summary:

In this comprehensive resource on inclusive schooling, administrators, general and special educators, and parents explain how inclusive education can support a diverse student body at all grade levels.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Table of Contents

Preface

Chapter 1: What Is an Inclusive School?

Chapter 2: Inclusive Education: Historical Perspective

Voice of Inclusion: From My Friend, Ro Vargo

Chapter 3: The Rationales for Creating and Maintaining Inclusive Schools

Chapter 4: Organizational Supports for Change Toward Inclusive Schooling

Voice of Inclusion: Changing Views from the Porch: Second-Generation Inclusion at Cook Hill School

Voice of Inclusion: Keepers of the Dream

Chapter 5: Promising Practices That Foster Inclusive Education

Voice of Inclusion: Collaborative Teaching and Student Support: "Where Miracles Happen Every Day"

Chapter 6: Access to the General Education Curriculum for All: The Universal Design Process

Voice of Inclusion: Everything About Bob Was Cool, Including the Cookies

Chapter 7: Questions, Concerns, Beliefs, and Practical Advice About Inclusive Education

Chapter 8: Suggested Resources for Advancing Inclusive Education

Index

About the Authors

Related ASCD Resources: Inclusion

Search this Book.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

OCLC:

58846787