Powerful Practices for High-performing Special Educators

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ISBN: 9781412968072 | 1412968070
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Copyright: 4/21/2010

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This valuable resource addresses the unique challenges faced by special education teachers in today's inclusive classrooms by offering powerful, research-based tools and strategies.

Publisher's Acknowledgments	p. vii
About the Authors	p. ix
Introduction	p. 1
Working with Diverse Students	p. 5
Wisdom of Practice: The Technicolor World of Truman Armstrong	p. 6
In Brief: What Does the Research Say?	p. 6
Changing Student Diversity	p. 6
Language	p. 7
Race	p. 7
The Impact of Diverse Populations in Special Education Programming	p. 7
Disproportionate Representation	p. 8
Teacher Attitude	p. 8
Teacher Preparation	p. 8
Professional Practice	p. 9
Special Education Teacher Competencies When Working With ELL Students	p. 9
Effective Strategies and Student Achievement for Diverse Learners	p. 10
Discovering the Cultural Context of Disabilities	p. 13
Myths Associated With Teaching Diverse Students with Disabilities	p. 16
Analyzing Personal Skills and Competencies	p. 18
Legal Considerations for ELLs	p. 19
Effective Strategies: What Works? Answers to the Activity	p. 20
Summary	p. 21
Self-Assessment and Reflection	p. 21
Organizing a Classroom for Instruction	p. 23
Wisdom of Practice: Ms. Delacatto-See How She Runs!	p. 24
In Brief: What Does the Research Say?	p. 24
Professional Practice	p. 25
Organizing a Classroom	p. 25
Organizing Instructional Materials	p. 28
Organizing Important Information	p. 31
Organizing Schedules for Yourself and Others	p. 36
Using Time Effectively	p. 39
Staying Organized and Managing Stress	p. 40
Summary	p. 42
Self-Assessment and Reflection	p. 42
Managing Student Behavior	p. 43
Wisdom of Practice: Mr. Downing-The Principal is Watching!	p. 44
In Brief: What Does the Research Say?	p. 44
Professional Practice	p. 45
Doing the Right Thing: Professional Ethics	p. 45
Schoolwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports	p. 46
Preventing Student Misbehaviors	p. 47
Intervening When Misbehavior Occurs	p. 50
Maintaining Appropriate Behaviors	p. 59
Summary	p. 61
Self-Assessment and Reflection	p. 62
Designing Effective Instruction	p. 63
Wisdom of Practice: Mr. Rodriquez Makes a Plan	p. 64
In Brief: What Does the Research Say?	p. 64
Professional Practice	p. 68
The Lesson Plan-An Overview	p. 68
Basic Information	p. 69
Student Learning	p. 69
Student Diversity	p. 73
Instructional Sequence	p. 77
Instructional Materials	p. 78
Lesson Assessment and Evaluation	p. 81
Summary	p. 83
Self-Assessment and Reflection	p. 83
Teaching Strategies and Learning Activities	p. 85
Wisdom of Practice: Ms. Webster Gets Active!	p. 86
In Brief: What Does the Research Say?	p. 86
Professional Practice	p. 87
Active Student Learning Activities	p. 87
Active Student Learning Obstacles	p. 87
Active Student Learning	p. 88
Getting Started	p. 96
Strategy and Activity Selection	p. 97
Summary	p. 97
Self-Assessment and Reflection	p. 98
Graphic Organizers	p. 99
Wisdom of Practice: Picture the Students!	p. 100
In Brief: What Does the Research Say?	p. 100
Professional Practice	p. 102
Graphic Organizers	p. 102
Graphic Organizer Formats and Uses	p. 106
Teacher-Generated Graphic Organizers	p. 110
Construction of Graphic Organizers	p. 111
Student-Created Graphic Organizers	p. 112
Graphic Organizers: A Sample Activity	p. 113
Graphic Organizers and Classroom Management	p. 114
Summary	p. 114
Self-Assessment and Reflection	p. 115
Incorporating Technology	p. 117
Wisdom of Practice: Emmalee Jones-Digital Immigrant or Native?	p. 118
In Brief: What Does the Research Say?	p. 118
No Child Left Behind	p. 119
Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act	p. 119
Technology Standards	p. 120
Professional Practice	p. 120
Incorporating Technology: Practical and Painless Suggestions	p. 120
Assistive Technology to Support Students	p. 124
Incorporating Universal Design for Learning	p. 126
Using Technology to Motivate Learners	p. 131
Summary	p. 135
Self-Assessment and Reflection	p. 135
Student Assessment and Evaluation	p. 137
Wisdom of Practice: Ms. Thomson-What's in a Number?	p. 138
In Brief: What Does the Research Say?	p. 138
Professional Practice	p. 139
Formal and Informal Assessment	p. 139
Elements of Effective Assessment	p. 139
What to Assess?	p. 141
Alternative, Authentic, and Performance Assessment	p. 141
Diagnostic, Formative, and Summative Assessment	p. 142
Developing Effective Rubrics	p. 143
Weighting Assignments and Projects	p. 146
Preparing and Implementing Effective Assessments	p. 148
Test-Taking Tips and Strategies	p. 153
Grading Students on IEPs	p. 155
Distinguish Between Testing Accommodations and Modifications	p. 155
Summary	p. 158
Self-Assessment and Reflection	p. 158
Promoting Achievement through Collaboration	p. 159
Wisdom of Practice: Mrs. Stanton's Best-Laid Plans	p. 160
In Brief: What Does the Research Say?	p. 160
Defining Collaboration	p. 161
Collaboration: Legislative Foundations	p. 161
Professional Practice	p. 161
Attributes of Successful Collaborators	p. 162
The Special Educator's Role and Responsibility in Collaborative Teams	p. 164
Identify and Use Collaborative Practices	p. 165
Collaborating With the General Education Teacher	p. 166
Collaborative Instructional Process	p. 167
Negotiating Instructional Preferences	p. 168
Collaborating With Others	p. 169
Enhancing Collaboration-Friendly Reminders	p. 172
Summary	p. 177
Self-Assessment and Reflection	p. 177
Conclusion: Wrapping Up, Reflecting, and Celebrating!	p. 179
References	p. 181
Index	p. 185
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Powerful Practices for High-performing Special Educators

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