Six Steps to Inclusive Preschool Curriculum
Six Steps to Inclusive Preschool Curriculum
A UDL-Based Framework for Children's School Success
Authors: Eva M. Horn, Ph.D., Susan B. Palmer, Ph.D., Gretchen D. Butera, Ph.D., Joan Lieber, Ph.D.
Presenting the Children's School Success+ (CSS+) framework, this book is a powerful tool for using your existing curriculum to address each child's unique learning needs.
Learn How To
- Identify a developmentally appropriate scope and sequence for your students' learning objectives
- Ensure a coherent, engaging curriculum that continuously builds on the knowledge and skills your students acquire
- Develop UDL-based activity plans that support every child's learning
- Use differentiation and individualization strategies for students who need extra supports
- Select and implement successful progress monitoring strategies
- Improve your teaching through a continuous loop of planning, instruction, and monitoring
- Work and play well with your colleagues
- Engage in partnership with families to support their children's success
Practical Materials
You'll get a wealth of downloadable online resources for implementing the framework, plus specific tips and strategies on addressing key topics such as behavior, classroom organization, and collaboration with families.
Reviews
Susan Sandall, Professor, University of Washington - October 19, 2015
“Horn and her colleagues provide a detailed framework to meet the needs of every child and to guide the planning and teaching of every teacher.”
Judith Carta, Senior Scientist and Professor, Institute for Life-Span Studies/Department of Special Education, University of Kansas - October 19, 2015
“This book is an indispensable roadmap for individuals seeking to provide an evidence-based approach for designing curriculum, ensuring that it meets the needs of all learners, and monitoring children’s progress.”
Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown, Professor, Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, Director, University of Kentucky Early Childhood Laboratory - October 19, 2015
“The book offers an approach that should be helpful to teachers working in inclusive preschool classrooms.”
Sarika Gupta, Johns Hopkins University - October 14, 2015
“A valuable evidence-based resource that demystifies individualized planning and provides teachers with a step-by-step framework to ensure each and every child’s success.”
Laurie Dinnebeil, University of Toledo; Editor, Journal of Early Intervention - October 2, 2015
“A wonderful, evidence-based resource that will help all early educators provide high-quality, inclusive learning environments for each and every child.”
Curriculum and Course Details
- Curriculum Instruction for Young Children with Special Needs (EDS704)
- Inclusive Curriculum for Young Learners: Planning Instruction and Guidance (ECED503)
- Assessment in Early Educational Intervention (2-3) (SPLED516)