Educating the Disabled Enabling Learners in Inclusive Settings

by Taylor, George R.; Harrington, Frances T.

• ISBN13: 9780810846166
• ISBN10: 0810846160
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-04-09
• Publisher: R&L Education

Summary

Many school districts are moving away from segregation to the integration of children with disabilities in the regular classroom. This book details strategies for the inclusion of disabled students in the mainstream.

Author Biography

Frances T. Harrington teaches multicategorical special education students at the junior high school level and is adjunct professor of special education at Fayetteville State University in North Carolina.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations	v
Preface	vii
Acknowledgments	ix
Administrative Theory, Roles, and Leadership Characteristics	1	(20)
Administering School Reforms	21	(19)
Incidences of Disability	40	(15)
Organizing School Programs for Individuals with Disabilities	55	(10)
Staff Development	65	(10)
Legal Responsibilities	75	(17)
Including Students with Disabilities in Statewide Assessments	92	(12)
Assessment	104	(24)
IEP Requirements	128	(14)
Inclusion	142	(16)
Promoting Cultural Awareness	158	(11)
Reporting Progress to Parents	169	(11)
School and Community Interactions	180	(19)
Conclusion	199	(8)
Appendix A: Parental Due Process Checklist	207	(1)
Appendix B: The Manifestation Determination Review	208	(3)
Appendix C: Internet Sites with Information on the IDEA Amendments of 1997	211	(2)
Appendix D: The IEP Process under IDEA 1997	213	(3)
References	216	(21)
Index	237	(8)
About the Authors	245