The Principal's Handbook for Leading Inclusive Schools

Julie Causton, Ph.D., George Theoharis, Ph.D.

K-12

Behind every successful inclusive school is a great principal with passion, vision, and a practical plan. With so much riding on their strong and proactive leadership, every principal and administrator will want this how-to book: the essential guide to bringing schoolwide inclusion from theory to practice. Covering everything from the basics of special education to the everyday nuts and bolts of making inclusion work, two renowned inclusion experts give readers clear guidance they can use right away to lead a fully inclusive school where every student learns and belongs.

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LEARN HOW TO:

Provide all students with access to the general education curriculum in the least restrictive environment
Solicit input and expertise from everyone-teachers, paraprofessionals, and support staff
Promote close collaboration between general and special educators
Create inclusive service delivery
Implement academic and social supports that meet the individual needs of each student
Make sound decisions about content-specific accommodations and modifications
Facilitate use of gentle and positive supports to resolve challenging behavior
Partner effectively with school staff and families
Create a school culture that encourages independence and high expectations for all
Relieve job-related stress and avoid burnout

PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Concrete, real-world tips and strategies; first-person stories from school leaders; answers to commonly asked questions in every chapter; helpful checklists and forms on co-teaching, behavior support, school reform planning, and more.

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Reviews

Nicole & Dan Pyle, Utah State University, reviewed for Education Review, October 2014 - October 6, 2014

“We not only entirely support the inclusive framework presented by the authors, but we also promote the suggested inclusive practices because we concur that these are essential to lead inclusive schools.”

Linda Llewellyn, Director of Instruction, Homer Central School District - June 19, 2013

“A straightforward, realistic, and empowering guide that will help principals move their school culture from one of ‘doing inclusion’ to inclusive.”

Carol Quirk, Co-Executive Director, Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education - June 19, 2013

“If there is ever a school administrator seeking advice on creating a culture of effective inclusive practice, this book has the answers!”

Michael McSheehan, Clinical Assistant Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders; Project Director, National Center on Inclusive Education - June 19, 2013

“Masterful in its directness and simplicity, this book captures the essentials of principal leadership . . . These authors created a text that speaks WITH principals, not AT them.”

Paula Kluth, author, "You're Going to Love This Kid!" - June 7, 2013

“Finally! A book for administrators outlining both the values and the practices of inclusive schools. It is current. It is visionary. Above all, it is inspiring. This book should be on the desktop of every school leader.”

James McLeskey, Professor, School of Special Education, School Psychology, and Early Childhood Studies, College of Education, University of Florida - May 28, 2013

“A fine contribution to the professional literature on inclusive schools, this book provides . . . practical, research-based information on a range of nuts and bolts topics related to developing and supporting an inclusive school.”

Authors: Julie Causton Ph.D., George Theoharis Ph.D.Foreword Author: Richard A. Villa Ph.D.