Thomas Hehir & Lauren I. Katzman 
Effective Inclusive Schools [EPUB ebook] 
Designing Successful Schoolwide Programs

How to raise the achievement of all kids, from gifted to
those with severe disabilities

This book presents lessons learned from in-depth case studies of
some of our most effective inclusive public schools. The authors
conclusively demonstrate that schools can educate students with
mild and severe disabilities in general education classrooms by
providing special education services that link to and bolster
general education instruction. This goes beyond complying with
Special Education law; having a truly inclusive environment raises
the achievement level for all students and results in more
committed and satisfied teachers.

Insights shared from teachers, school leaders, parents, and the
students themselves provide a path forward for anyone striving to
Improve special education services. The authors reveal what these
exemplary schools do that makes them so successful, and provide
advice for readers who want to incorporate these practices
themselves.

* Hehir, former U.S. Office of Special Education (OSEP) Director,
is a leading name in Special Education

* Highlights the important relationships between administrators,
teachers, and parents to foster maximum collaboration between
general and special education

* Includes information on committing to Universal Design for
Learning (UDL) and Positive Behavior Supports

This vital resource zeroes in on what excellent public schools
do differently to ensure all students succeed.

Table des matières

About the Authors vii

Preface: On Ableism ix

Acknowledgments xv

Introduction xvii

PART ONE THE SCHOOLS AND THEIR LEADERS 1

Chapter 1 The Schools 3

Chapter 2 The Leaders 23

PART TWO WHAT THEY DO DIFFERENTLY
55

Chapter 3 Collaborative Problem-Solving Organizations
57

Chapter 4 Relationships, School Culture, and
Accountability 77

Chapter 5 Universally Designed Schools 99

PART THREE HOW TO CREATE MORE INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS
125

Chapter 6 Making Schools More Inclusive: Lessons for Educators
and Parents 127

PART FOUR THE BIG PICTURE OF SPECIAL
EDUCATION 157

Chapter 7 How Education Policy Affects Our Schools
159

Chapter 8 Where Special Education Needs to Go
179

Afterword Transitioning to a Full Adult Life 201

Appendix A Questions for Discussion 205

Appendix B Information on the Research Study 209

Notes 225

Index 237

To Dr. William Henderson: Teacher, mentor, and friend

A propos de l’auteur

THOMAS HEHIR, Ed.D., professor of Practice at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education, is a leading scholar and advocate for children with disabilities. He served as director of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs under President Clinton from 1993-1999.

LAUREN I. KATZMAN, Ed.D., is executive director of Special Education for the New York City Department of Education. Previously, she served as associate professor of Special Education at Boston University and as a special educator in New York, New Jersey, and Missouri.