Inclusion and Inclusive Practices

• Supporting Inclusive Classrooms: A Resource-

  Edited by David J. Conner 

  Produced through the efforts of The New York City Task Force on Quality Inclusive Schooling

  This book is available as a downloadable pdf document.

• Standards for Inclusive Teacher Preparation Programs- This document outlines eight standards for Inclusive Teacher Preparation Programs in an effort to produce quality inclusive schooling in NYS.
• Special Education Resources for General Educators (SERGE)- The SERGE website was designed to provide general classroom educators with quick access to information and professional development about addressing the needs of students who have disabilities and special education. Interesting set-up arranges content by essential questions.
• Book: Access to Academics for All Students: Critical Approaches to- by Paula Kluth, Douglas Biklen, Diana Straut and others ISBN 0805841660
• Book: Joyful Learning- Active and Collaborative Learning in Inclusive Classrooms by Alice Udvari-Solner and Paula Kluth isbn: 9781412941747 paperback isbn: 9781412941730 hardcover Pub Date: 12-14-2007
• Film: Including Samuel- Photojournalist Dan Habib rarely thought about inclusion before he had his son Samuel seven years ago. Now he thinks about inclusion every day. Habib’s documentary film Including Samuel examines the educational and social inclusion of youth with disabilities as a civil rights issue.
• Danforth School Inclusive Humanities Initiative- Powerpoint presentation on inclusion and literacy including English Language Learners
• Presentation: Partnerships in Brooklyn- Michael Shoenfeld's PowerPoint presentation on inclusinve teaching methods and partnerships in Brooklyn.
• Experiencing Inclusion: A Critical Analysis of the Lives of Teachers in Inclusive Classrooms- PowerPoint Presentation by Ann Monroe-Baillargeon from the University of Rochester
• A Critical Research Analysis of Membership in Inclusive Education: Issues and Implications- PDF Presentation by Elizabeth Erwin from Queens College
• Guidelines for Designing Curricular & Instructional Modifications to Address IEP Objectives in General Education- This manual presents a process and a set of planning worksheets for Student- Centered Planning Teams to use in designing individualized curricular and instructional modifications. The process outline in this manual consists of six steps outlining a series of actions and decisions that need to be made by the Student-Centered Planning Team.
• Jonathan Mooney- Jonathan Mooney has some interesting perspectives on special ed from the inside looking out. Jonathan produced a documentary about himself, as a young man once labeled “severely learning disabled” journeying across America to find others who have used humor, imagination, and resiliency to create satisfying lives beyond “normal.”
• Bibliography: General Instructional Strategies and Curriculum- Bauer, A. M., & Shea, T. H. (1999). Inclusion 101: How to teach all learners. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes, Publishing Co. Bergen, D. (1993). Teaching strategies: Facilitating friendship development in inclusion classrooms. Childhood Education, 69(4), 234-36. Block, M. E. (1994). A teacher's guide to including students with disabilities in regular physical education. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes, Publishing Co Carbo, M. (1996). Reading styles: High gains for the bottom third. Educational Leadership, 53(5), 8-13.
• Bibliography: Teaching Children Positive Peer Relationship and Personal Competency Skills- Bryant, B. (1998). Children's coping at school: The relevance of "failure" and cooperative learning for enduring peer and academic success. In Meyer, L., Park, H., Grenot-Scheyer, M., Schwartz, I., Harry, B., (Eds.), (1998). Making Friends. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes. Fuchs, D., Fuchs, L., & Bahr, M. (1990). Social skills rating system. MN: American Guidance Service. Johnson, L.J. and Pugach, M.C. (1991). Accommodating the needs of students with mild learning and behavioral problems through peer collaboration. Exceptional Children, 57,454-461.
• Bibliography: Early Intervention / Prevention Strategies-

  Cheney, D., & Muscott, H. (1996). Preventing school failure for students with emotional and behavioral disabilities through responsible inclusion. Preventing School Failure, 40(3), 109-116.

• Learning First Alliance- The Learning First Alliance is a permanent partnership of 15 leading education associations with more than 10 million members dedicated to improving student learning in America's public schools.
• National Inclusive Schools Week organizers- National Inclusive Schools Week highlights and celebrates the progress of our nation's schools in providing a supportive and quality education to an increasingly diverse student population.
• Restructuring for Inclusive School Environments (RISE)- A technical assistance and support project for schools in West Tennessee Sponsored by The Tennessee Dept. of Education's Division of Special Education and located at the University of Memphis.
• National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)- Central source of information on: disabilities in infants, toddlers, children, and youth, IDEA, No Child Left Behind, research-based information on effective educational practices.
• University of Northern Iowa Inclusive Education- Site for general education teachers, special education teachers, parents, and school staff to help provide some answers about how inclusive education can be accomplished.
• Iris Center for Faculty Enhancement- National effort, serving college faculty working in pre-service preparation programs, aims to ensure that general education teachers are prepared to work with students with disabilities.
• Kids Together Inc.- Providing helpful information and resources to enhance the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities, and communities as a whole.
• Layered Curriculum for Educators by Kathie Nunley- Teaching tips and resources to promote the layered curriculum approach to inclusion.
• The Inclusion Network- An umbrella group that helps raise awareness of inclusion, recognize exemplary inclusive efforts, provide technical assistance and link individuals with and without disabilities.
• Carreers in Special Education- National Clearinghouse for careers in Special Education
• The Center for Disability and Community Inclusion- The Center on Disability & Community Inclusion, is part of a national network of developmental disabilities programs established to support individuals with disabilities and their families.
• Michael Giangreco's site- A collection of links and books specifically targeting inclusion.