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Educating Students With Disabilities In Regular Classes, Michael F. Giangreco, Mary Beth Doyle, Daniela Lucangeli
Educating Students With Disabilities In Regular Classes, Michael F. Giangreco, Mary Beth Doyle, Daniela Lucangeli
College of Education and Social Services Faculty Publications
This article addresses a subset of critical issues pertaining to including students with developmental disabilities in general education class including: (a) classroom environment, (b) teacher engagement, (c) curriculum adaptation strategies, (d) peer supports, and (e) self-determination.
Integrazione Scolastica In Italy: Implications For American Schooling Of Children With Disabilities, Michael Giangreco
Integrazione Scolastica In Italy: Implications For American Schooling Of Children With Disabilities, Michael Giangreco
College of Education and Social Services Faculty Publications
This sabbatical final report describes the preparation, activities, and initial outputs of a three month sabbatical journey to Italy in Fall 2011. Over the past two decades, educating students with disabilities in inclusive classrooms, alongside their peers without disabilities, has increasingly become a focus of global attention and advocacy (Ferguson, 2008; Vislie, 2003). In part, this has been evidenced internationally through the development and ratification of the Salamanca Agreement (UNESCO, 1994) and Article 24 (Education) of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (United Nations, 2006). These international accords strongly favor inclusive education for children and youth with …
Final Report: Project Evolve (Expanding And Validating Options For Learning Through Variations In Education)., Michael Giangreco
Final Report: Project Evolve (Expanding And Validating Options For Learning Through Variations In Education)., Michael Giangreco
College of Education and Social Services Faculty Publications
Final Report of Project EVOLVE (Expanding and Validating Options for Learning in Education). The project developed and field-tested alternatives to inappropriate utilization or overreliance on paraprofessionals.
Including Students With Disabilities In The Classroom, Michael Giangreco
Including Students With Disabilities In The Classroom, Michael Giangreco
College of Education and Social Services Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Instructional Strategies, Michael Giangreco, Lia Cravedi
Instructional Strategies, Michael Giangreco, Lia Cravedi
College of Education and Social Services Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Assisting Students Who Use Wheelchairs: Guidelines For School Personnel, Michael Giangreco, Irene Mcewen, Fox Timothy, Doeborah Lisi-Baker
Assisting Students Who Use Wheelchairs: Guidelines For School Personnel, Michael Giangreco, Irene Mcewen, Fox Timothy, Doeborah Lisi-Baker
College of Education and Social Services Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Getting The Most Out Of Support Services, Susan W. Edelman, Michael F. Giangreco, Ruth Dennis, Patricia Prelock, Marie Macleod, Marie-Christine Potvin
Getting The Most Out Of Support Services, Susan W. Edelman, Michael F. Giangreco, Ruth Dennis, Patricia Prelock, Marie Macleod, Marie-Christine Potvin
College of Education and Social Services Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Developing A Shared Understanding: Paraeducator Supports For Students With Disabilities In General Education, Michael Giangreco, Eileen Cichoskikelly, Linda Backus, Susan W. Edelman, Priscilla Tucker, Stephen M. Broer, Christopher Cichoskikelly, Pam Spinney
Developing A Shared Understanding: Paraeducator Supports For Students With Disabilities In General Education, Michael Giangreco, Eileen Cichoskikelly, Linda Backus, Susan W. Edelman, Priscilla Tucker, Stephen M. Broer, Christopher Cichoskikelly, Pam Spinney
College of Education and Social Services Faculty Publications
In order for groups of people to become effective teams it is vital that they develop a shared understanding of the underlying beliefs, values, and principles that will guide their work together. This shared understanding evolves over time as members learn about each other, spend time together, and engage in the work of their group. Having a shared understanding provides a basic structure within which teams: • develop common goals; determine actions that will lead toward the attainment of their goals; ensure that their actions are consistent with their beliefs; and judge whether their efforts have been successful.