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Alphin, Henry C., Jr., Ed.; Lavine, Jennie, Ed.; Chan, Roy Y., Ed. – IGI Global, 2017
Education is the foundation to almost all successful lives. It is vital that learning opportunities are available on a global scale, regardless of individual disabilities or differences, and to create more inclusive educational practices. "Disability and Equity in Higher Education Accessibility" is a comprehensive reference source for…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Higher Education, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism
Copeland, Susan R., Ed.; Keefe, Elizabeth B., Ed. – Brookes Publishing Company, 2018
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…
Descriptors: Literacy Education, Disabilities, Autism, Intellectual Disability
Easterbrooks, Susan R., Ed.; Dostal, Hannah M., Ed. – Oxford University Press, 2020
"The Oxford Handbook of Deaf Studies in Literacy" brings together state-of-the-art research on literacy learning among deaf and hard of hearing learners (DHH). With contributions from experts in the field, this volume covers topics such as the importance of language and cognition, phonological or orthographic awareness, morphosyntactic…
Descriptors: Deafness, Hearing Impairments, Literacy, Brain
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Epler, Pam L., Ed. – IGI Global, 2018
Diverse learners with particular needs require a specialized curriculum that will help them develop socially and intellectually. As educational technologies and theoretical approaches to learning continue to advance, so do the opportunities for exceptional children. "Instructional Strategies in General Education and Putting the Individuals…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Regular and Special Education Relationship, Students with Disabilities, Disabilities
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Catalino, Tricia, Ed.; Meyer, Lori E., Ed. – Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children, 2016
Environment is an essential area of attention for practitioners who support young children with disabilities and their families. Decisions about the environment impact the quality of care and education for young children with disabilities showing measurable influence on expected outcomes. Environment impacts true access, quality participation, and…
Descriptors: Inclusion, Students with Disabilities, Educational Environment, Assistive Technology
Burgstahler, Sheryl E., Ed. – Harvard Education Press, 2015
This second edition of the classic "Universal Design in Higher Education" is a comprehensive, up-to-the-minute guide for creating fully accessible college and university programs. The second edition has been thoroughly revised and expanded, and it addresses major recent changes in universities and colleges, the law, and technology. As…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Higher Education, Disabilities, Special Education
Russell, Michael; Kavanaugh, Maureen – IAP - Information Age Publishing, Inc., 2011
The importance of student assessment, particularly for summative purposes, has increased greatly over the past thirty years. At the same time, emphasis on including all students in assessment programs has also increased. Assessment programs, whether they are large-scale, district-based, or teacher developed, have traditionally attempted to assess…
Descriptors: Testing Accommodations, Testing Programs, Educational Assessment, Adaptive Testing
Boon, Richard T., Ed.; Spencer, Vicky G., Ed. – Prufrock Press Inc, 2010
Written by expert teachers and researchers, "Best Practices for the Inclusive Classroom: Scientifically Based Strategies for Success" looks at field-tested strategies that teachers of inclusive classrooms need to implement to successfully teach all of the learners in their classroom. The purpose of the book is to provide both general and special…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Classroom Techniques, Reading Comprehension, Intervention
Shaw, Stan F., Ed.; Madaus, Joseph W., Ed.; Dukes, Lyman L., III, Ed. – Brookes Publishing Company, 2010
For students with mild to moderate, non-visible disabilities, navigating a college education without the support team they had in high school can be challenging. Help students become effective self-advocates and maximize their postsecondary possibilities with this cutting-edge book, which balances current research with the most practical guidance…
Descriptors: Disabilities, College Admission, College Preparation, Check Lists
Wehmeyer, Michael L., Ed.; Webb, Kristine W., Ed. – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2011
Transition from secondary education to adulthood represents a period during which adolescents with disabilities face multiple responsibilities and changing roles that include establishing independence, attending postsecondary education or training, developing social networks, choosing a career, participating in their communities, and managing…
Descriptors: Transitional Programs, Learning Disabilities, Secondary School Students, Guides
Copeland, Susan R., Ed.; Keefe, Elizabeth B., Ed. – Brookes Publishing Company, 2007
For students with moderate or severe disabilities, developing literacy skills is a critical component of successful communication, employment, and community participation. Finally, educators have a practical, concise guidebook for helping these students meet NCLB's academic standards for literacy. Appropriate for use in all settings, including…
Descriptors: Reading Skills, Phonemes, Teaching Methods, Multiple Disabilities
McNaughton, David B., Ed.; Beukelman, David R., Ed. – Brookes Publishing Company, 2010
To make a smooth transition to a fulfilling, self-determined adult life, young people who use Augmentative-Alternative Communication (AAC) need effective services that meet their individual needs and make the most of advances in technology. Professionals will provide these critical supports with the help of this book, the first complete guide to…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Communication Disorders, Young Adults, Sexuality
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This document contains the following papers on special needs from the SITE (Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education) 2002 conference: (1) "Selected Technology-Infused Thematic Activities for Elementary and Special Education Teacher Education Programs" (Cindy L. Anderson and Kevin M. Anderson); (2) "Educational IT: How Students and…
Descriptors: Assistive Technology, Computer Uses in Education, Disabilities, Educational Technology
Rose, David H., Ed.; Meyer, Anne, Ed. – Harvard Education Press, 2006
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) stands at the forefront of contemporary efforts to create universal access to educational curricula for all students, including those with disabilities. The "universal" in UDL does not mean there is a single optimal solution for everyone. Instead, it underscores the need for flexible approaches to…
Descriptors: Learning Theories, Teacher Effectiveness, Reading Strategies, Disabilities