children with disabilities

Presents teacher-tested strategies for working with students with disabilities and colleagues to facilitate success in the classroom; covers such areas as spelling, mathematics, large group instruction, assessment, and attention difficulties. Includes twenty-five checklists, worksheets, and other tools.

Presents tools and guidance for general and special educators for planning the educational program of a student with disabilities and implementing it in general educational settings.

Introduces three disabled students who, through interviews and film footage, share stories about their disabilities, revealing how they cope and how they enjoy the same activities as other children.

Discusses the practice of including students with special physical or intellectual needs in regular classrooms, and offers advice to teachers and administrators on how to create welcoming, nurturing classrooms for all learners.