Got this from another newletter this AM. Some of these might prove helpful:
EFFECTIVE INCLUSION STRATEGIES
FIVE HOMEWORK STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/teaching_techniques/five_homework_strategies.html
Cynthia Warger provides an excellent list of strategies to
help learning-disabled students successfully complete
homework assignments.
INCLUSION – TEACHING STRATEGIES
http://www.uni.edu/coe/inclusion/strategies/types_adaptation.html
In an excerpt from the book Adapting Curriculum and
Instruction in Inclusive Classrooms: A Teacher's Desk
Reference (Deschenes, Ebeling, and Sprague) nine types of
lesson adaptations are described— all of which can be
successfully used with special needs students in the general
ed classroom.
INCLUDING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN GENERAL EDUCATION
CLASSROOOMS http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/special_education/eric_e521.html
Describes activities and support systems found in schools
where successful inclusion has occurred.
STRATEGIES FOR WINNING OVER THE ‘IMPOSSIBLE’ CLASS
http://www.newhorizons.org/spneeds/inclusion/teaching/clawson.htm
Camille Clawson provides a list of over 55 personally-tested
strategies for helping students of all abilities feel
welcomed and respected in the classroom.
INCLUDING YOUNG CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
http://www.newhorizons.org/spneeds/inclusion/information/schwartz3.htm
Here are eight key points about inclusion derived from the
work of the Early Childhood Research Institute.
SNOW – ACCOMMODATING STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
http://snow.utoronto.ca/best/accommodate/index.html
An excellent description of accommodations for different
types of learners including: slow learners, gifted students,
students with speech disabilities, and students with
behavior disorders.
SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL FACTORS RELATED TO INCLUSIONARY EDUCATIONAL
PRACTICES
http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/teaching_techniques/inclusion_schultz.html
Jerome Schultz lists common challenges related to inclusion,
and offers practical solutions for handling the
often-delicate social issues which arise from having special
needs students in the K-12 classroom.
ONLINE COURSE – INCLUSION STRATEGIES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS AND
ESL LEARNERS
EDUC 744 724F begins January 24, 2005
Instructor: Kay Lehmann 3 credits http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/inclusion/
Designed for K-12 classroom teachers, guidance counselors,
and special educators who have students with special needs:
physical, mental, emotional, behavioral, or learning
disabilities or second language learners. Analyze new
techniques, classroom practices, and assistive technologies
with other participants who are working to make learning
inclusive.
Josephine Dervan, Library Media Specialist
Strathmore School
Aberdeen, NJ
home:rderva@infionline.net
school:jdervan@marsd.k12.nj.us
He who has a garden and a library, wants for nothing- Cicero
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