Inclusion of special education students in the regular classroom is a challenge being faced by teachers in nearly every school system in the nation. The Ventures Professional Development Seminar on Special Education - Inclusion addresses some of the core issues facing teachers who instruct students with special educational needs in the regular classroom.
The Ventures Professional Development Seminar of Special Education – Inclusion focuses on creating a learning environment that supports the educational progress of special education students in a regular classroom, as well as guidance on specific strategies for teaching curriculum content. Other topics include working with parents and behavior management.
This Seminar also provides a valuable opportunity for co-teaching teams to reflect on, and adapt their current practice to ensure they are maximizing their effectiveness in meeting the needs of the students they teach.
As they engage in the various activities, participants will use a variety of interactive strategies; these strategies are very simple but highly structured. These same strategies can be used with students in the classroom to develop their communication and higher-order thinking skills.
Agenda/Week 1: Learning Environments
Agenda/Week 2: Teams
Agenda/Week 3: Behavioral Management
Agenda/Week 4: Assessment
Agenda/Week 5: Parental Involvement
Agenda/Week 6: Planning
Agenda/Week 7: Language Arts Strategies
Agenda/Week 8: Strategies for Teaching and Learning Curriculum Content
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Book #1
"Differentiating Instruction for Students With Learning Disabilities: Best Teaching Practices for General and Special Educators"
Author: William N. Bender
Published by Corwin Press
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Book #2
“Meeting the Challenge: Special Education Tools That Work for All Kids"
Author: Bruce Joyce and Beverly Showers
Published by ASCD
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Book #3
“Teaching Kids with Learning Difficulties in the Regular Classroom: Strategies and Techniques Every Teacher Can Use to Challenge and Motivate Strguggling Students"
Author: Susan Winebrenner and Pamela Espeland
Published by Corwin Press
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Book #4
"A Guide to Co-Teaching: Practical Tips for Facilitating Student Learning"
Author: Richard A. Villa, Jacqueline S. Thousand, and Ann I. Nevin
Published by Corwin Press
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Book #5 and #6
“Constructive Communicaion and Structured Thinking in the Classroom", with "Graphic Templates for Structured Thinking Skills, Vol. 1" (2 book sets)
Published by VESC™
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Book/Guide #7
"Ventures Educators’ Classroom Challenge™ 8-12- Week Self- or Group- Guided Toolkit with Agendas, Exercises, and Classroom Instructional Materials"
Published by VESC™
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Book/Guide #8
“Ventures Educators’ Classroom Challenge™ Implementation Strategies for Constructive Communication and Structured Thinking”
Published by VESC™
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