This brief from the Research Institute on Secondary Education Reform for Youth with Disabilities investigates the intersection of inclusion and performance on assessments. (2001)
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This brief discusses the outcomes of a study that examined the views of 32 secondary education teachers in four secondary schools on the inclusion of students with disabilities in their classrooms. Analysis of the interview data indicate that the general education teachers were committed to inclusion and that they did make instructional accommodations for students with disabilities.
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This report analyzes how curriculum, especially current standards-based reform efforts relating to curriculum, are impacting students with disabilities in inclusive settings.
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This one page document addresses preschool inclusive practices.
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This 36-page guide from the Consortium on Inclusive Schooling Practices is designed to help teams of policymakers, practitioners, and advocates implement inclusive practices.
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This document, written in cooperation with Alaska Department of Education in 1998, discusses what inclusion means to practitioners, reviews recent court cases, and summarizes research in the areas of achievement, attitudes, and relationships.
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Additional print resources are abstracted in this bibliography.
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A brief overview of preschool least restrictive environment, past and present. This document from NECTAC reviews elements of classroom organization, teacher training, referral processes, policy, and administrative practices.
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Common misunderstandings about schools' legal responsibilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act have slowed implementation of the law. School authorities who understand the law can provide a better education for all students.
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This document by NECTAC is a one-page introduction to the inclusion of young children with special needs in early childhood programs.
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This brief published by the Research Institute on Secondary Education Reform in 1999 discusses the three essential features of authentic inclusive student learning.
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