Teaching Literacy to Students with Significant Disabilities: Strategies for the K-12 Inclusive Classroom

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By June E. Downing.
Break down the barriers to successful literacy instruction and empower students with special needs using the insightful tips, tools, and examples in this book. Provides:

• Effective strategies for tailoring literacy materials to students with disabilities
• Tactics for adapting state standards and meeting No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requirements
• Straightforward chapter summaries, frequently asked questions, websites, and other resources that reinforce key points
• Easy-to-implement planning and assessment guidelines

The text is full of practical ideas, tips, and examples, offering K-12 educators the research findings and means for creating an inclusive environment that encourages students with disabilities to become actively engaged in literacy learning. It empowers teachers, family members, and all team members with creative and sensitive ways to successfully set and meet realistic communication-development goals that yield lifelong benefits. 192 pages, 7" x 10". Softcover. Copyright 2005.

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