Teaching Adolescents With Disabilities:

Accessing the General Education Curriculum

Donald D Deshler editor Jean Schumaker editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:SAGE Publications Inc

Published:2nd Feb '06

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Teaching Adolescents With Disabilities: cover

This essential guide provides educators with effective strategies for teaching adolescents with disabilities, ensuring no learner is left behind.

In Teaching Adolescents With Disabilities, educators are provided with a comprehensive guide to effectively support students with disabilities in secondary education. This resource, developed by experts in special education, outlines research-validated practices that are essential for fostering an inclusive learning environment. By aligning with the latest legal requirements, such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and No Child Left Behind (NCLB), the authors emphasize strategies that can help educators overcome barriers to academic success for their students.

The book offers practical planning advice, highlighting interventions and learning strategies tailored to the unique needs of adolescents with disabilities. It also includes valuable tips for integrating technology to enhance student engagement and success. Furthermore, Teaching Adolescents With Disabilities addresses the critical aspect of transition planning, equipping educators with the tools they need to prepare students for life beyond high school.

Real-life examples and illustrations throughout the text facilitate the implementation of these strategies in the classroom. With a focus on designing instructional materials that maximize curriculum access, this resource empowers practitioners to close the performance gap for middle and high school students with disabilities. By utilizing the insights and methods presented in this book, educators can create a more equitable educational landscape for all learners.

"Deshler and Schumaker are highly attuned to students′ special needs and the skills and methods required to teach them effectively. With this resource, practitioners can gain the in-depth knowledge that will enable them to close the performance gap for middle and high school students with disabilities." -- Adolescence, Summer 2006

ISBN: 9781412914895

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 540g

304 pages