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Restructuring for Caring and Effective Education: Piecing the Puzzle Together (2nd Edition)
Edited by Richard A. Villa & Jacqueline S. Thousand

Reflecting the recent, extensive changes in special and general education, this new edition examines a range of timely topics as it explains the evolution of inclusive education over the past five years. You'll learn about curriculum, instruction, and assessment in inclusive classrooms strategies for collaborative teaming and co-teaching ways to empower and motivate students a framework for understanding and facilitating systems change Chapter-length case studies and special "reflection" chapters are included. Throughout, the editors' perceptive writing clarifies the integral roles of students, faculty, and families in creating and maintaining inclusive schools and classrooms.

PRICE: $44.95 U.S.

This indispensable guide outlines a wide array of practical instructional strategies, founded in current research, which have been proven effective in elementary and middle school classrooms across the United States.

Covering everything from phonemic instruction and vocabulary building to reading comprehension and fluency, this ready reference provides a comprehensive range of instructional options and assessments that can be applied to inclusive classrooms, small groups, and individual teaching situations.

The book's timely information and tools include: tactics and teaching tips for immediate implementation; reflective exercises and activities; ready-to-use graphic organizers, surveys, and sample checklists; accessible interpretations of brain-based reading research; and web resources. The well-organized text offers best practices that complement federal initiatives, including "No Child Left Behind" and the work of the National Reading Panel (NRP).

PRICE: $34.95 U.S.