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Revisiting The Synergy Among Values, Logical Practices, And Research: The Three Musketeers Of Effective Inclusive Education, Michael F. Giangreco

College of Education and Social Services Faculty Publications

The motto of the Three Musketeers is legendary, “All for one and one for all!” The result of their unity was triumph! To triumph in the realm of meaningful and effective education, we too need to rely on an inseparable triumvirate: values, logical practices, and research. The order in which this trio is presented is purposeful. Effective education begins with values and proceeds to logical practices. Research informs the selection of our logical practices and helps us determine their effectiveness and impact.

The Challenges Of Inclusive Education Policy Implementation In Ghana: Stakeholders’ Perspectives, Sefakor Grateful-Miranda Ama Komabu-Pomeyie

Graduate College Dissertations and Theses

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People with disabilities (PWDs) from countries around the world, including Ghana, deserve the right to education, but are often deprived of it. Statistics from the World Report on Disability in 2011 estimate that literacy rates for PWDs may be as low as 1%. The World Bank Report also reports that more than one billion people may experience some form of disability. Individuals with disabilities typically have worse socioeconomic outcomes than those without disabilities. They often have poorer health, lower levels of employment and earnings, and higher poverty rates. In developing countries, the prevalence of disabilities and its impacts on …

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

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

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.

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

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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

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Including Students With Disabilities In The Classroom, Michael Giangreco

College of Education and Social Services Faculty Publications

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Instructional Strategies, Michael Giangreco, Lia Cravedi

College of Education and Social Services Faculty Publications

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Related Services Research Project To Support The Education Of Students With Deaf-Blindness: Final Report., Michael Giangreco

College of Education and Social Services Faculty Publications

This Final Report documents the activities and products of the . Related Services Research Project to Support the Education of Students with Deafblindness, a four-year research project funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. This report provides an introduction to the project followed by: (a) the project's objectives; (b) a conceptual framework and description of VISTA; (c) the research questions and studies conducted by project staff; (d) a bibliography of other project products; (e) major findings and continuing concerns; (f) dissemination and impact; (g) ongoing activities; and (h) an assurance of distribution.

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.

Project L.I.F.E. (Lifelong Impact From Education): Final Report., Michael Giangreco, Chigee J. Cloninger

College of Education and Social Services Faculty Publications

Project L.I.F.E. (Lifelong Impact From Education) was a three year projectfunded from October 1, 1991 to December 31, 1994 by the United StatesDepartment of Education, Office of Special Education and RehabilitativeServices in the funding category: "Innovations for Educating Children andYouth with Deaf-Blindness in General Education Settings" (CFDA 84.025F).The purpose of Project L.I.F.E. was to develop, field-test, and disseminate acollaborative model that increases the capacity of neighborhood schools and local education agencies to provide appropriate educational services to children with deaf-blindness in general education settings and improve students' individually determined valued life outcomes. The final report includes: (a) goals and objectives …