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Inclusive Strategies

BESTSELLING SERIES INCLUSION GUIDES FROM JULIE CAUSTON

Series authors: Julie Causton, Ph.D., Kate MacLeod, Ph.D., Chelsea Tracy-Bronson, M.A., George Theoharis, Ph.D.

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$36.95 | Stock #: 20202-68219 | December 2020 | approx. 192 pages | 8 1/2 x 11 | paperback | ISBN 978-1-68125-451-7

The Paraprofessional’s Handbook for Effective Support in Inclusive Classrooms Second Edition By Julie Causton, Ph.D., & Kate MacLeod, Ph.D.

Discover everything a great paraprofessional needs to know and do in the second edition of this bestselling guidebook! Acclaimed inclusion expert Julie Causton and new co-author Kate MacLeod bring you a supremely practical guide to every facet of your complex role: partnering with teachers, selecting accommodations and modifications, facilitating peer connections, fading your support, and much more.

WHAT’S NEW: • New chapter on Respectful Support for Developing Student Independence •

More on key topics such as collaboration, presuming competence, and supporting social and academic success for students with diverse abilities

New and updated research, practices, resources, examples, quiz questions, and reflection activities throughout the book

Package of online materials, including printable activities, forms, and worksheets

For Teachers For OTs For SLPs For Principals

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TEACHER-TRUSTED GUIDES TEACHERS’ GUIDES TO INCLUSIVE PRACTICES

Series authors: Rachel Janney, Ph.D., & Martha E. Snell, Ph.D., with invited contributors

Teachers across the country trust these research-based guidebooks, packed with practical tips on key K–12 inclusion topics. You’ll get quick, accessible summaries of what the research says, plus field-tested techniques and forms you can use right away to create classrooms that support and welcome all students.

Get a clear, concrete plan for teaching all students—and making modifications for kids who need extra support. Topics covered include: individualized supports and adaptations, inclusive core curriculum instruction, UDL, differentiated instruction, and working with students with significant disabilities and complex learning needs.

By Rachel Janney, Ph.D., & Martha E. Snell, Ph.D.

$36.95 | Stock #: 20202-72933 | 2013 | 224 pages | 7 x 10 | paperback | ISBN 978-1-59857-293-3

Foster positive, mutually supportive relationships among students with and without disabilities! Topics covered include: improving the school environment, explicitly teaching social skills, using peer instruction models like peer tutoring and cooperative learning, and creating programs and strategies that build social connections.

By Rachel Janney, Ph.D., & Martha E. Snell, Ph.D.

$34.95 | Stock #: 20202-68219 | 2006 | 208 pages | 7 x 10 | paperback | ISBN 978-1-55766-821-9 Discover how school teams can work together to support students with disabilities in inclusive classrooms. Topics covered include: co-teaching, effective and consistent team communication, productive team meetings, conflict resolution, action plans, positive interactions with families, and schoolwide initiatives like PBIS and RTI.

By Margaret E. King-Sears, Ph.D., Rachel Janney, Ph.D., & Martha E. Snell, Ph.D.

$36.95 | Stock #: 20202-76566 | 2015 | 192 pages | 7 x 10 | paperback | ISBN 978-1-59857-656-6

Learn how to implement and sustain the three tiers of positive behavior support—both in the classroom and across an entire school. Topics covered include: bullying prevention, effective behavior interventions and support plans, safe and responsive school climates, functional behavior assessment, and evaluation of PBS efforts.

By Linda M. Bambara, Ed.D., Rachel Janney, Ph.D., & Martha E. Snell, Ph.D.

$34.95 | Stock #: 20202-78867 | 2015 | 224 pages | 7 x 10 | paperback | ISBN 978-1-59857-886-7

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PRACTICAL GUIDES TO HELP YOU

For a step-by-step inclusion blueprint . . . It’s More Than “Just Being In“ Creating Authentic Inclusion for Students with Complex Support Needs By Cheryl M. Jorgensen, Ph.D.

“This book is like having a personal mentor and friend with you.“ —Elizabeth Keefe, Emeritus Professor, University of New Mexico

Taking the stress and uncertainty out of inclusion, Cheryl M. Jorgensen guides you step by step through her accessible approach to creating authentically inclusive learning environments. You’ll get a clear rationale for inclusion and learn how to use strengths-based, person-centered planning to meet the needs of each student. Concrete, research-based examples show you what successful inclusion looks like, and ready-to-use strategies and in-depth case studies help you implement each stage of inclusion, from presuming competence to supporting the transition to adult life.

$34.95 | Stock #: 20202-50786 | 2018 | 256 pages | 7 x 10 | paperback | ISBN 978-1-68125-078-6

For proven curriculum modification strategies. . . Inclusion in Action Practical Strategies to Modify Your Curriculum By Nicole Eredics, B.Ed.

“A game changer for educators…simple, straightforward, and immediately relevant strategies.“—Tim Villegas, CAS, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Think Inclusive

In this reader-friendly bestseller, inclusion expert Nicole Eredics gives you a big-picture guide to creating an inclusive culture in your school, plus 40 specific, teacher-tested strategies to modify your curriculum for students who work below grade level. Ready to use in your classroom right away, each strategy comes with student goals, simple step-by-step directions and implementation tips, suggested interventions and extensions, and samples of authentic student work.

$29.95 | Stock #: 20202-52247 | 2018 | 208 pages | 8 ½ x 11 | paperback | ISBN 978-1-68125-224-7

For sample lesson plans and student snapshots. . . Picture Inclusion! Snapshots of Successful Diverse Classrooms By Whitney H. Rapp, Ph.D., Katrina L. Arndt, Ph.D., & Susan M. Hildenbrand, Ed.D.

“A true treasure for teachers who want to be inclusive but do not know how.“ —Belva Collins, Ed.D., Professor Emeritus, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

This theory-to-practice inclusion guide for Grades K–5 invites you inside three model classrooms for an in-depth look at how to support students with a wide range of learning needs. For each classroom, you’ll find snapshots of 20 diverse students and their teacher (including sample support schedules and concrete strategies), eight detailed sample lesson plans for teaching core academic areas and specials, and dozens of specific inclusive practices, adaptable for any classroom.

REACH & TEACH ALL LEARNERS

For strategies that help students succeed in key learning domains . . . Essential Skills for Struggling Learners A Framework for Student Support Teams By Erik von Hahn, M.D., Sheldon H. Horowitz, Ed.D., & Caroline Linse, Ed.D.

“A well-written, well-researched, thoughtful, and valuable resource.“ —Paul Yellin, Director, The Yellin Center for Mind, Brain, and Education

Support struggling students in grades pre-K to 12 with this innovative planning guide, your team’s key to identifying and prioritizing the essential skills that students with and without learning difficulties need to succeed. This book presents 11 key domains of learning—divided into neurological, developmental, and educational domains—and gives your team a collaborative plan for pinpointing where students need help and adapting your supports to meet those needs. Discover how to find students who are struggling, identify students’ strengths, build better intervention plans and IEPs, and more!

$44.95 | Stock #: 20202-52551 | 2020 | 440 pages | 8 ½ x 11 | paperback | ISBN 978-1-68125-255-1

For a one-stop guide to great IEPs…

“The most comprehensive step-by-step guide available for individuals participating in the IEP planning process.“ — Beverley Holden Johns, Learning &

Behavior Consultant, Jacksonville, IL

By Kathleen G. Winterman, Ed.D., & Clarissa E. Rosas, Ph.D.,

with invited contributors.

$34.95 | Stock #: 20202-73893 | 2014

For help with teaching academic content areas…

“A wonderful roadmap for… full curriculum access.“ —Martha Thurlow, Director of the National Center on Educational Outcomes

Edited by Diane M. Browder, Ph.D., & Fred Spooner, Ph.D.

$54.95 | Stock #: 20202-73176 | 2014

For a teacherfriendly executive function guide…

“Just what the field needed to ground conceptual understanding of executive function …truly a researchto-practice book.“ —Joan Mele-McCarthy, Director of

Education, The Summit School

By Christopher Kaufman, Ph.D.

$36.95 | Stock #: 20202-70946 | 2010

To support students on the path to disability pride…

“Excellent mixture of research, practical case examples, and useful strategies.“ —David Test, University of North

Carolina at Charlotte

By Margo Vreeburg Izzo, Ph.D., & LeDerick R. Horne

Launching a Career in Special Education Your Action Plan for Success

By Elizabeth A. Potts, Ph.D., & Lori A. Howard, Ph.D.

For new special educators, navigating the first few years on the job can be a complex challenge. Help is here in this positive and practical resource, your friendly guide to taking what you learned in your teacher prep program and applying it successfully in your classroom. Developed by two special education experts with decades of experience, this book gives you a complete action plan for on-the-job success—from managing everyday details to mastering bigpicture strategies for behavior management, collaboration, and assessment. You’ll learn how to:

Set up your classroom Craft IEPs that reflect the student’s and family’s goals Plan differentiated lessons that address IEP goals Find, use, and evaluate evidence-based practices Choose or develop classroom assessments that are reliable and valid Use positive strategies to reduce challenging behavior Collaborate effectively with other team members

PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Relatable quotes from new and seasoned educators, Planning Timeline boxes that highlight which tasks to do when, Special Topics boxes that guide you through key issues, and Reflection boxes with activities and checklists to help you apply what you learned.

$29.95 | Stock #: 20202-51936 | 2019 | 232 pages | 7 x 10 | paperback | ISBN 978-1-68125-193-6

Explore another Potts & Howard book at www.brookespublishing.com Eight Paths to Leadership A Guide for Special Educators

By Belva C. Collins, Ed.D.

Discover eight intentional leadership roles special educators can pursue to maximize their impact in preK–12 schools.

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5. 6. 7. 8. Making data-based decisions and conducting classroom research Effecting school-wide change Mentoring other teachers and paraprofessionals Conducting professional development and consultations Working effectively with families Supporting students during transitions Advocating for students Connecting with professional organizations that address disability-related concerns

For each path to leadership, you’ll get detailed guidelines for success and “Voice of a Leader” interview excerpts with real educators.

$34.95 | Stock #: 20202-51714 | 2018 | 184 pages | 7 x 10 | paperback | ISBN 978-1-68125-171-4

Your Classroom Guide to Special Education Law

By Beverley H. Johns, M.S.

“This is one of the most comprehensive books covering special education law that I have read in the past 25 years.“ —Cheryl Zaccagnini, Ed.D.,

Shippensburg University

What are your legal responsibilities as a teacher of students with special needs? This quick guide covers the basics of special education law, giving you jargon-free descriptions of laws and court cases and real-life scenarios of law-abiding practices in action. Fast facts, quizzes, activities, and mnemonics help you abide by special education law in a wide range of situations, from conducting fair and unbiased behavioral interventions to storing and managing your students’ school records and personal information.

$27.95 | Stock #: 20202-79710 | 2016 | 176 pages | 7 x 10 | paperback | ISBN 978-1-59857-971-0

“An excellent resource and training tool.“ —Melinda Susan, MA, NCSP, Director,

South County Consortium

A Teacher’s Guide to Progress Monitoring NEW Track Goals to Refine Instruction for All Students

By Jennifer N. Mahdavi, Ph.D.

Ideal for educators in K–12 classrooms—but also applicable to preschool and transition programs—this practical, teacher-friendly guide is your key to using progress monitoring (PM) to comply with federal mandates, refine your teaching, and help every learner achieve success. You’ll get a complete introduction to the fundamentals of progress monitoring, plus real-world guidance on how to implement every key step in the PM process. To bring PM principles to life, chapter-long case studies take you inside five classrooms and show you how real teachers used progress monitoring to support students’ academic, behavioral/social, and functional goals.

LEARN HOW TO:

Create clear, easy-to-read graphs of your data Analyze data to make the best, most informed instructional decisions Select evidence-based practices to accelerate your students’ progress Involve students in monitoring their own progress Use PM to monitor progress toward IEP and 504 goals Manage your time and materials efficiently

PRACTICAL MATERIALS: End-of-chapter exercises, visual examples, and handy downloadable forms give you the tools you need to conduct effective progress monitoring in your own classroom.

$39.95 | Stock #: 20202-53879 | 2020 | 216 pages | 7 x 10 | paperback | ISBN 978-1-68125-387-9

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED GAME BOARD Unstuck & On Target! An Executive Function Curriculum to Improve Flexibility, Planning, and Organization, Second Edition

By Lynn Cannon, M.Ed., Lauren Kenworthy, Ph.D., Katie C. Alexander, OTD, OTR/L, Monica Adler Werner, M.A., and Laura Gutermuth Anthony, Ph.D.

With this complete multicomponent kit, you’ll explicitly teach executive function skills like flexibility, problem solving, coping, and goal setting through fun, field-tested lessons that work for learners with autism, ADHD, and other challenges. A school-based intervention for students ages 8–11, this evidence-based curriculum gives you 21 ready-to-use lessons that boost cognitive flexibility in everyday situations, from compromising with peers to coping with frustration. Students will learn and practice new skills through step-by-step activities and scripts, engaging games, role play ideas, and lively class discussions.

KIT INCLUDES: A manual, two game boards, three posters, and more than 50 downloads (available online). $99.95 | Stock #: 20202-52995 | 2018 | multicomponent kit in a 9 x 12 ¼ folder | ISBN 978-1-68125-299-5

The Data Collection Toolkit Everything You Need to Organize, Manage, and Monitor Classroom Data

By Cindy Golden, Ed.D.

Take the worry and stress out of data collection with this ultra-practical resource, packed with the tools you need to organize, manage, and monitor critical information on your students’ progress. You’ll discover proven data collection techniques used by real teachers, with strategies and shortcuts developed through the author’s extensive teaching and consulting work.

DISCOVER HOW TO: • Master the basic steps of effective data collection • Design a creative data collection process custom-tailored to your needs • Record and graph your students’ academic, behavioral, and IEP data • Expertly manage your time and paperwork • Use data collection strategies to systematically address specific questions and problems • Select appropriate methods for monitoring progress • Analyze data for trends and patterns • Make data-driven decisions that enhance student achievement

PRACTICAL MATERIALS: A complete package of ready-touse, reproducible forms and tools: Quick-Graph forms that make it easy to record data and graph trends on the same form; data sheets and graphs; tip sheets; and handouts and organizational tools.

$39.95 | Stock #: 20202-79246 | 2018 | 264 pages | 8 ½ x 11 | paperback | ISBN 978-1-59857-924-6

WEBINAR

The Data Collection Toolkit Presented by Cindy Golden

In this one-hour edWeb webinar, you’ll learn how to use The Data Collection Toolkit and get answers to key questions like: • Why should I collect data in my classroom? • What are the basic steps to data collection? • What are some ways to collect academic and behavioral data? • How can I organize data collection for IEP goals and objectives? • How do I analyze the data I have collected? • How do I use analyzed data in IEP or parent meetings? WATCH THE WEBINAR: http://bit.ly/GoldenData

The Special Educator’s Toolkit

Everything You Need to Organize, Manage, and Monitor Your Classroom

By Cindy Golden, Ed.D.

Overwhelmed special educators: Reduce your stress and support student success with this practical toolkit for whole-classroom organization. A lifesaver for K–12 special educators, this book has the tips, tricks, and strategies you need to expertly manage everything, from schedules and paperwork to student supports and behavior plans. You’ll discover how to make the most of every inch of classroom space, implement low-cost communication supports, create schedules, simplify the IEP process, slash the time you spend on paperwork, and much more!

$42.95 | Stock #: 20202-70977 | 2012 | 240 pages | 8 ½ x 11 | paperback | ISBN 978-1-59857-097-7

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