Creating an Inclusive School »

Written by administrators, general and special educators, and parents of students with disabilities, the eight chapters in this text explore ways that inclusive education can support a diverse student population at all grade levels. The second edition reflects ongoing concerns and developments in the field during the ten years since publication of the first edition. It offers readers the legal and historical background of inclusive education, rationales for inclusion, advice on how to facilitate the transformation of schools to embrace an inclusive ethic and practice, educational practices supportive of differentiating instruction for diverse learners, and answers to common questions and concerns about inclusive education. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR