Author: Susan R. Copeland Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company ISBN: 9781557668370 Category : Language arts Languages : en Pages : 0
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With this practical guidebook, teachers will help students with disabilities meet academic standards for literacy. Appropriate for use in all settings, including inclusive classrooms, this book is the lifeline every K-12 teacher needs to Teach every key literacy component--phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, text comprehension, and oral language--to students with disabilities. Implement proven strategies. The practical teaching techniques and suggestions throughout the book are backed by research and field tested. Plan better lessons that get results with simple organizational tools like the Literacy Planning Matrix. Teach students with a wide range of disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, and multiple disabilities. Understand the research. The authors highlight reliable research on effective literacy practices and put it in the most accessible terms. A must-have resource on one of today's hottest topics, this easy-to-use book will help educators raise expectations for all students and teach those with disabilities the crucial literacy skills they'll use for the rest of their lives.
Author: June E. Downing Publisher: Corwin Press ISBN: 1452238847 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 192
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Break down the barriers to successful literacy instruction and empower students with special needs with these insightful tips, tools, and examples.
Author: Susan R. Copeland Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company ISBN: 9781681250595 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 0
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What are today's best methods for teaching literacy skills to students with complex support needs--including autism, intellectual disability, and multiple disabilities? This comprehensive guidebook has up-to-date, evidence-based answers for pre- and in-service educators. Developed by Copeland and Keefe, the experts behind the landmark book Effective Literacy Instruction for Students with Moderate or Severe Disabilities, this thoroughly reimagined follow-up reflects 10 years of groundbreaking research and advances in the field. You'll discover current recommended practices on critical topics, including how to build vocabulary, increase word recognition, enhance fluency, address cultural and linguistic diversity, and use academic standards when designing instruction. You'll also get the guidance you need to put theory into practice: powerful lesson planning strategies, practical examples, and case studies that bring key principles of instruction to life. Whether used as a text for teachers in training or a guide for practicing educators, this book will help teachers of Grades K-12 increase access to literacy and prepare all learners for successful communication, employment, and community life. WHAT (TM)S NEW New section on literacy as a human right for all learners (the "why" of instruction) Chapters on how to design engaging learning environments Cutting-edge guidance on today's assistive technology and augmentative and alternative communication A dedicated chapter on how to use national and state standards in designing instruction Recommendations for adapting books and other materials to increase all learners' access Chapters on combining literacy and the arts to enhance student engagement More on literacy beyond high school, including community-based learning opportunities SELECTED TOPICS COVERED: language and communication * phonics instruction * vocabulary * fluency * writing instruction * universal design for learning * instruction for English language learners * standards-based IEPs * differentiated instruction * low- and high-tech text adaptations * music and drama in literacy learning * literacy in postsecondary education * literacy in employment settings
Author: Belva C. Collins Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company ISBN: 9781681254388 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 240
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This bestselling, reader-friendly textbook provides readers with comprehensive guidance on the why and how of systematic instruction (SI), a highly effective, evidence-based teaching approach rooted in applied behavior analysis (ABA). The second edition includes updated research to expand the evidence base for SI, fully revised chapters with a wealth of practical recommendations, detailed sample lesson plans, and robust online faculty materials, including test banks and PowerPoints. Systematic Instruction can be used as a stand-alone text for graduate and undergraduate teaching methods courses; supplemental text to larger, more comprehensive books on severe disabilities; and as a practical guide for in-service special educators.
Author: Dorothy Dendy Smith Publisher: Corwin Press ISBN: 1412971144 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 225
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Teaching literacy to middle school and high school students with significant disabilities can prove challenging when available reading materials don't match students' reading levels and interests. This accessible, step-by-step guide shows teachers how to match students with appropriate texts and develop inventive themed units that encourage literacy learning. The authors demonstrate how teachers can build whole units around a selected text by creating hands-on activities that engage multiple senses. This valuable resource includes sample activities and lesson plans, ideas for adapting general education materials, and essential information on how to Build vocabulary and use retelling and guided reading Teach functional skills on a daily basis Incorporate media and assistive technology Coordinate with general education teachers and involve parents Assess students' learning and meet Individualized Education Plan goals Perfect for special education and inclusive classrooms, this resource features everything teachers need to motivate students with disabilities and help them develop literacy skills! Book jacket.
Author: Karen A. Erickson Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company ISBN: 9781598576573 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 0
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An essential resource for educators, speech-language pathologists, and parents--and an ideal text for courses that cover literacy and significant disabilities--this book will help you ensure that all students have the reading and writing skills they need to unlock new opportunities and reach their potential.
Author: Diane M. Browder Publisher: Guilford Publications ISBN: 1462542387 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 457
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"For years the text of choice for developing excellence as a teacher of K-12 students with moderate and severe disabilities, this clearly written work has now been revised and updated. Chapters provide step-by-step procedures for designing standards-based individualized education plans and evaluating and enhancing student progress. Methods and materials for teaching literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies are described in depth. The book also describes effective ways to build functional daily living skills. User-friendly features include extensive vignettes and classroom examples, end-of-chapter application exercises, and reproducible planning and assessment tools. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. Subject Areas/Key words: special education, children, adolescents, special-needs learners, disabled, moderately, severely, developmental disorders, academic interventions, academic skills, life skills, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, inclusion classrooms, systematic instruction, special educators, teachers, literacy, reading, mathematics, textbooks, texts Audience: Students in special education and school psychology; K-12 special educators, school psychologists, reading specialists, classroom teachers, and administrators"--
Author: June E. Downing Publisher: Corwin Press ISBN: 1452209820 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 209
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Packed with instructional strategies for students with significant disabilities, this research-based resource helps teachers adapt their curriculum, work collaboratively, develop accurate assessments, track student progress, and more.
Author: Publisher: ISBN: 9781578616329 Category : Languages : en Pages :
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Apply the "science" of reading to students with moderate-to-severe developmental disabilities, including autismThe Early Literacy Skills Builder program incorporates systematic instruction to teach both print and phonemic awareness. ELSB is a multi-year program with seven distinct levels and ongoing assessments so students progress at their own pace.Five years of solid research have been completed through the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, proving ELSB to be a highly effective literacy program and more effective than a sight-word only program. ELSB is based upon the principles of systematic and direct instruction. It incorporates scripted lessons, least-prompt strategies, teachable objectives, built-in lesson repetition, and ongoing assessments. The seven ELSB levels contain five structured lessons each. All students begin at Level 1. If a student struggles here, go back and administer Level A. Instruction is one-on-one or in small groups. Teach scripted lessons daily in two 30-minute sessions. On the completion of each level, formal assessments are given. ELSB includes everything you need to implement a multi-year literacy curriculum.
Author: Susan R. Copeland
Author: June E. Downing
Author: Susan R. Copeland
Author: Belva C. Collins
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Author: Karen A. Erickson
Author: Susan R. Copeland
Author: Diane M. Browder
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