Inclusive schools in action : making differences ordinary / James McLeskey, Nancy L. Waldron.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McLeskey, James, 1949-

Contributor:

Waldron, Nancy L.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Inclusive education--United States.

Inclusive education.

Education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (179 p.)

Place of Publication:

Alexandria, Va. : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, c2000.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The nuts and bolts of creating an inclusive school is here, in Inclusive Schools in Action: Making Differences Ordinary. The authors share their wisdom and practical advice after successfully integrating inclusion into 50 schools. Use their framework, developed from their experiences in the field, to better meet the academic and social needs of all your students. Authors James McLeskey and Nancy Waldron present a framework that enables teachers and administrators to collaborate as they discuss, experience, reflect, and apply information on school change and inclusion to their own schools. The change process is based on the authors' belief that inclusive schools cannot be developed from a prescribed model; instead the school must reflect its own beliefs, attitudes, culture, and skills. The result of this process is that schools that are more responsive to the individual needs of all students. The framework and collaborative reform that McLeskey and Waldron propose * Considers the attitudes and beliefs of school professionals * Clarifies the goals of a local inclusive program * Recognizes barriers to reorganizing special and general education instruction * Addresses the reasonable concerns of school personnel and parents Inclusive Schools in Action contains many examples and perspectives from classroom teachers, along with figures that present strategies, adaptations, and other practical information. By weaving together their experiences with the research, the authors provide educators with comprehensive information and tools for developing or improving inclusive schools. Note: This product listing is for the Adobe Acrobat (PDF) version of the book.

Contents:

""Cover ""; ""Title Page ""; ""Copyright ""; ""Dedication ""; ""Table of Contents ""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""Introduction""; ""Chapter 1: Issues Related to School Change and Inclusion""; ""Chapter 2: The Need for Leadership and Collaboration in Developing Inclusive Schools""; ""Chapter 3: Schoolwide Issues in Creating Inclusive Schools""; ""Chapter 4: Examining Beliefs, Attitudes, and Understandings as Inclusive Schools Are Developed""; ""Chapter 5: Logistical Issues in Developing Inclusive Schools""; ""Chapter 6: Addressing Students� Academic Needs in Inclusive Classrooms""

""Chapter 7: Addressing Students� Social Needs in Inclusive Classrooms""""Chapter 8: Developing Inclusive Secondary Schools: Examples from Practice""; ""Chapter 9: A Systematic Approach for Developing, Implementing, and Monitoring Inclusive Schools""; ""Chapter 10: Lessons Learned""; ""Appendix: Resources for Developing Inclusive Schools""; ""References""; ""Index""; ""About the Authors""; ""Related Resources: Inclusion""; ""About ASCD""; ""Search this Book""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786610931033

9781416600985

1416600981

9781280931031

1280931035

9780871209009

0871209004

OCLC:

52232462