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The following is intended to be a partial, but by no means exhaustive, list of available resources. No guarantee is implied by their inclusion on this list. These are simply some resources that may be helpful.
Achieving Inclusion through Collaboration (AIC) Project: is a project at the University of Utah designed to promote the full inclusion of students with moderate and severe disabilities in their neighborhood schools. http://www.gse.utah.edu/sped/inclusn.htm
Bender, William, Learning Disabilities
Characteristics, Identification and Teaching Strategies, 1992,
Allyn & Bacon.
Building Inclusive Communities - (Wayne State University)
- This site provides information about building communities that:
Include all people in school, community, and work life, empower
individuals and families, provide support, encourage caring and
engage members in civic action. http://golem.coe.wayne.edu/CommunityBuilding/
Consortium on Inclusive Schooling Practices - The Consortium on Inclusive Schooling Practices represents a collaborative effort to build the capacity of state and local education agencies to serve children and youth with and without disabilities in school and community settings. http://www.asri.edu/cfsp/brochure/abtcons.htm
Goodland & Lovitt, eds., Integrating General and Special Education, Macmillan, New York, 1993.
Inclusion: is a site created by a group of teachers who are providing resources and suggestions for creating successful inclusive experiences for all children in the classroom. http://www.jacksonville.net/~inclusion/
Inclusive Education Web Site: sponsored by Renaissance Group (a consortium of 21 universities) provides information on inclusive education philosophy, strategies, and other resources. http://www.uni.edu/coe/inclusion/index.html
Inclusion Press International: operated by Jack Pearpoint and Marsha Forest. This site contains several articles and a newsletter on inclusion. The Inclusion Press also publishes a variety of books and articles on inclusion which are listed here along with ordering information. http://www.inclusion.com/
Michael Giangreco's Home Page: contains
references and some abstracts to the many articles he has written
regarding inclusion, as well as information on several planning
and decision making tools (i.e. COACH, VISTA).
http://www.uvm.edu/~mgiangre/index.html
NetStore USA Books: a comprehensive list of the literature on Special Education and inclusion. http://www.netstoreusa.com/books/av/bkec600.shtml
Stainback, S. & Stainback, W. . Inclusion: A Guide To Educators, 1996, Baltimore, Brooks.
http://www.pennycorner.com e-mail for free newsletter about inclusion
Utah Project for Inclusion http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/sars/Upi/index.htm
Villa, R.A., & Thousand, J.S. (1995). Creating an Inclusive School, Alexandria, VA, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
< Back to the top >Metcalf, L., Teaching Toward Solutions, The Center for Applied research in Education, West Myack, NY 10994 (This is a pretty generic book with broad strategies for a myriad of problems and situations in the classroom. The author has a section about various learning difficulties that, while not detailed, have a certain attitude of accepting the student where he/she is and supporting his/her best growth.)
Archer, A., & Gleason, M, Skills for School Success, Curriculum Assoc. (800) 225-0248.
Feldman, Kevin, Instructional Strategies for Students with Diverse Learners Needs, Spring, 1997, (707) 664-2081.
Goldsworthy, C.L., Developmental Reading Disabilities, 1996, Singular Publishing Group, San Diego, 331pp. (This book discusses intervention strategies for working with all elementary aged children with language, reading, and learning problems.)
Journal of Learning Disabilities. (Available from Pro-Ed, 8700 Shoal Creek Boulevard, Austin, TX 78758. Telephone: (512) 451-3246.)
Kathy Nunley's Site for Secondary Educators: includes ideas and suggestions for including all types of learners in the classroom. Specific lesson plans are available for a differentiated curriculum in high school biology. http://www.help4teachers.com
Kathie Nunley, The Regular Educator's Guide to Special Ed - The original Guide. A brief, clear overview on special education labels with some easy ideas for helping to accommodate students in your classroom. ISBN# 1-929358-00-8 $6.00
Kathie Nunley, The Regular Educator's Quick Guide to Layered Curriculum - The complete how-to manual for Layered Curriculum. ISBN# 1-929358-02-4 $12.00
Miles, D., Mathematics Strategies for Secondary Students with Learning Disabilities or Mathematics Deficiencies, Intervention in School or Clinic, 31 (2), 1995, 6 pp. (This booklet describes common learning difficulties and how to assist high school students in developing problem-solving, conceptualization, and math skills.)
Smith, T.; Polloway, E.; Patton, J.; and Dowdy, C., Teaching Children with Special Needs, 1995, Allyn and Bacon, Boston.
ERIC/OSEP Mini-library on Adapting Instructional Materials. Send your name, address, and e-mail address to: Raymond Orkwis, ERIC/OSEP Special Project, The Council For Exceptional Children, 1920 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1589. Or e-mail: raymondo@cec.sped.org
< Back to the top >Putnam, J. (1993). Cooperative Learning and Strategies for Inclusion. Baltimore, Brookes.
Thousand, J.S., Villa, R.A., & Nevin, A.I. (Eds.) (1994). Creativity and Collaborative Learning: A Practical Guide to Empowering Students and Teachers. Baltimore, Brooks.
Harrington, A.M., & Morrison, R.A. (1981). Modifying Classroom Exams for Secondary LD Students. Academic Therapy, 16(5) 571-577.
Salend, S., & Salend, S.J. (1985) Adapting Teacher-made Tests for Mainstreamed Students. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 18(6), 373-375.
Siskind, T. G. (1993) Modifications in Statewide Criterion-referenced Testing Programs to Accommodate Pupils with Disabilities. Diagnostique, 18(3), 233-249.
Wood, J.W., & Aldridge, J.T. (1985). Adapting Tests for Mainstreamed Students. Academic Therapy , 20(4), 419-426.
< Back to the top >Hunnington, D.D.,& Bender, W.N. (1993). Adolescents with Learning Disabilities at Risk? Emotional Well-being, Depression, Suicide. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 26, 156-166.
Wenz-Gross, M., & Siperstein, G. N. (1997). Importance of Social Support in the Adjustment of Children with Learning Problems. Exceptional Children, 63, 183-194.
Armstrong, Thomas, Awakening Genius in the Classroom. (ASCD). or 7 Kinds of Smart, Penguin Book.
Caine & Caine, Renata and Geoffrey Caine, two pioneers in the field of brain-based education write some terrific books: Education on the Edge of Possibilities (ASCD), Mindshifts: A Brain-based Process for Restructuring Schools and Renewing Education (Zephyr Press)
Goleman, Daniel, Emotional Intelligence, Bantam.
Gregorc, Anthony PhD, If you've never
read or heard Tony Gregorc, you are in for a real treat. Gregorc
handles his own books, so they are a little more work to obtain,
but worth the hassle. He currently has 3 books out: The Mind
Styles Model: Theory, Principles and Practice, An Adult's Guide
to Style, and Inside Styles: Beyond the Basics. His books
are available through: Gregorc Associates, Inc. PO Box 351, Columbia,
CT 06237
Greenfield, Susan, If you're looking for an excellent introductory
book, written in plain English with awesome art, try: The Human
Mind Explained, Henry Holt & Co.
Howard, Pierce J., The Owners Manual for the Brain. Leornian press.
Jensen, Eric, Teaching with the Brain in Mind, another one of the standards in the field of brain-based learning. Clear, concise and fun to read, (ASCD).
Kotulak, Ronald Inside the Brain: Revolutionary Discoveries of How the Mind Works, Andrews McMeel Publications.
Lazear, David, Seven Pathways of Learning, Zephyr Press.
Ornstein, R., The Amazing Brain. Houghton Mifflin Co.
Restak, R. & Kot, R., Eds., Brainscapes: An Introduction to What Neuroscience has Learned About the Structure, Function and Abilities of the Brain, Hyperion.
Sousa, David, PhD., How the Brain Learns. Another great researcher/writer. His book may be temporarily on back order - but worth the wait. Corwin Press.
Sylwester, Robert, PhD., A Celebration of Neurons: An Educators Guide to the Human Brain, Sylwester writes what has already become a classic in this field. (ASCD).
< Back to the top >amazon.com This site offers an exhaustive list of books on all topics, including special education.
IDEA 97 Training Package: Office of Special Education's on-line training on the legal requirements and provisions of the Individual's with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997. http://www.nichcy.org/Trainpkg/trainpkg.htm
RiSE---Free materials can be obtained from California's Resources in Special Education lending library. They also have video materials to rent at a nominal fee. Call, write or fax them at the following locations to get a library patron application form.
RiSE
429 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
phone (800) 869-4337 (916) 492-9990 or fax (916) 492-9995
Books Now 1 (800) B Jooks-Now or at
http://www.BooksNow.com/TeachingExceptional.htm
ERIC EC products: 1 (888) CEC-SPED or e-mail at service@cec.sped.org
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Council for Learning Disabilities (CLD) P.O. Box 40303 Overland Park, KS 66204 (913) 492-8755 |
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Learning Disabilities Assn. of America
(LDA) 4156 Library Road Pittsburgh, PA 15234 (412) 341-1515; (412) 341-8077 E-mail: ldanatl@usaor.net http://www.ldanatl.org |
National Center for Learning Disabilities 381 Park Avenue South, Suite 1401 New York, NY 10016 (212) 545-7510 (800) 575-7373 http://www.ncld.org |
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Council for Exceptional Children 1920 Association Dr. Reston, VA 22091-1589 (703) 620-3660 http://www.cec.sped.org |
Orton Dyslexia Society Chester Building, Suite 382 8600 LaSalle Road Baltimore, MD 21286-2044 (410) 296-0232 or (800) 222-3123 (Toll Free) E-mail: i-nfo@ods.org |
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