Modifying Schoolwork, Third Edition

Modifying Schoolwork, Third Edition
Authors: Rachel Janney, Ph.D., Martha E. Snell, Ph.D.
Higher Education, K-12
Get a clear and concrete plan for K-12 inclusion in this NEW edition of the bestselling book in the Teachers' Guides to Inclusive Practices series. Packed with field-tested strategies, case studies, and planning tools, this hands-on guide will help teachers deliver effective universal instruction in core content areas and create customized adaptations and flexible supports for students with diverse needs and abilities. Teachers will learn what really works in inclusion, and they'll discover how to seamlessly weave in modifications while encouraging each student's sense of belonging.

Key Features of the Edition:

• Practical guidance on implementing Universal Design for Learning
• Content aligns clearly with an RTI framework, with strategies spanning from whole-class instruction to highly individualized adaptations
• More on working with students with significant disabilities and complex learning needs—one of the biggest challenges of inclusion
• Easy-to-print forms that help teachers plan individualized supports and adaptations
• Helpful "focusing questions" at the start of each chapter
• New stories from teachers and parents that spotlight real-world challenges and successes

With printable planning tools!

• Team Roles and Responsibilities Checklist
• Program-at-a-Glance
• Student Profile
• General Assessment of Classroom Activities
• Program Planning Matrix
• Individualized Adaptations and Support Plan

Reviews

Judy Itzkowitz, Educational Consultant - June 4, 2013

“An exemplary resource for anyone who is committed to making education better for students with varying gifts, abilities, and needs.”

Martha Thurlow, Director of the National Center on Educational Outcomes - June 3, 2013

“A significant addition to the field's research-based inclusive education resources. It provides practical strategies, . . . for school personnel and educators who want to make inclusive education a reality rather than just an ideal.”

Douglas Fisher, San Diego State University - May 28, 2013

“Holds the key to unlocking the curriculum for all students . . . I love this book and believe that it should be on the desk of every teacher so that lessons can be planned with all students in mind.”

Michael Giangreco, University of Vermont - May 28, 2013

“An essential, contemporary resource for teams interested in supporting students with disabilities, both academically and socially, in inclusive classrooms.”

Paula Kluth, author, "You're Going to Love This Kid!" - May 28, 2013

“Janney and Snell have done it again. Their newest edition of Modifying Schoolwork is even better than the last resource-rich edition!”

Belva Collins, Professor and Chair, Dept. of Early Childhood, Special Education, & Rehabilitation Counseling, University of Kentucky - May 28, 2013

“A wealth of practical strategies for creating an inclusive classroom . . . The research-based examples show that effective inclusion is a possibility for every K-12 classroom.”

Dr. Jacqueline Thousand, Professor, School of Education, College of Education, Health, and Human Services, California State University, San Marcos - May 28, 2013

“Highly accessible, fun to read, and full of contemporary references and resources for readers."

Related Resources:

• Helping All Students Get and Stay Organized: Teacher Tips & Differentiation Ideas
• Visit the Brookes Download Hub for a preview of materials available.