Inclusive schools in action: making differences ordinary

Subjects:

	Science Curriculum. Educational improvement. Educational issues. Educational research. Inclusion.
	General education

Resource Type:
Professional development.

Geographic Focus:
United States.

Abstract:
This book, written for teachers and administrators, addresses the ways in which schools have been effective and ineffective in implementing inclusion programs. From understanding the logistical issues involved in program implementation to addressing students' academic and social needs, the authors provide a framework for educators to discuss, reflect on, and apply information on school change and inclusionary practices. Collaboration is emphasized as the key to reform in that it allows consideration of attitudes and beliefs, goal clarification, and reorganization of instruction. Throughout the text, school vignettes reinforce chapter concepts along with personal comments from teachers and principals.

A sample chapter, Lessons Learned, discusses the authors' findings during their ten years of school research. The power of influential supporters, necessity for wide scale change, and anticipation of unexpected outcomes are highlighted. Exemplifying situations include a school system that became inclusive after the retirement of an administrator and student acceptance of each other after teachers become more attentive to student conflict. Bulleted ideas, tables, and example boxes are used to organize concepts and a listing of related resources is provided for further reference. (Author/JG)

Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. Issues related to school change and inclusion
2. The need for leadership and collaboration in developing inclusive schools
3. Schoolwide issues in creating inclusive schools
4. Examining beliefs, attitudes, and understandings as inclusive schools are developed
5. Logistical issues in developing inclusive schools
6. Addressing students' academic needs in inclusive classrooms
7. Addressing students' social needs in inclusive classrooms
8. Developing inclusive secondary schools: examples from practice
9. A systematic approach for developing, implementing, and monitoring inclusive schools
10. Lessons learned
Appendix. Resources for developing inclusive schools
References
Index
About the authors

Vendor: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) PO Box 79760 Baltimore MD 21279 member@ascd.org (703) 578-9600 (800) 933-2723 Fax: (703) 575-5400 http://www.ascd.org/

Pricing Information:

Description: 1 text (softcover)

Cost: $23.95

Note: ASCD member price is $19.95.

ISBN: 978-0-87120-389-2

Order#: 100210

Publisher:
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)

Contributor(s):

Authors: Nancy L Waldron; James McLeskey.

Specifications:
1 text (vi, 169 pages ; 23 cm.)

Record Created: 07/10/2001 Last Modified: 08/12/2005