Richardson-Gibbs, Anne Marie,

Making Preschool Inclusion Work : Strategies for Supporting Children, Teachers, and Programs / by Anne Marie Richardson-Gibbs, M.A., and M. Diane Klein, Ph.D., CCC-SLP. - xiv, 259 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

An Introduction to Preschool Inclusion Support Practices -- Models of Inclusion Support / Getting Started: Administrative and Leadership Strategies for Building Inclusive Preschool Programs -- Preparing for the Individualized Education Program and Working with Families -- Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution -- Appendix 5A: Two Case Studies: Jonny and Brandon -- Strategies that Support the Needs of All Learners -- Disability-Specific Challenges and Strategies in Inclusive Preschool Programs / Positive Behavior Supports: Preventing and Managing Difficult Behavior / Preparing for Kindergarten: Adaptations and Supports Across the Curriculum. Kathleen C. Harris, Ph.D. -- with invited contributors Beth A. Moore, M.A., Sue Parker-Strafaci, M.A., Sherwood J. Best, Ph.D., Sara Chen Ling, M.A., Janice Myck-Wayne, Ed.D., Jennifer Symon, Ph.D., BCBA-D, and Michelle Dean, Ph.D. -- Kathryn D. Peckham-Hardin, Ph.D. -- 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

"Preschool inclusion is about much more than placing a child in a general education classroom. A network of creative, effective supports must be in place for the child, the teachers, and the program-and this comprehensive textbook shows how to make it happen. Future educators will get a thorough introduction to inclusion supports: evidence-based practices and strategies that help children with disabilities fully participate in preschool classrooms. With a strong emphasis on collaboration among all members of the education team, this text leads professionals step by step through every aspect of successful preschool inclusion, from designing an effective program to preparing all children for a smooth transition to kindergarten. An ideal textbook for preservice educators-and a valuable reference for early childhood programs-this important volume will help establish inclusive classrooms where every young child learns, belongs, and thrives."--Publisher's website.

1598572113 9781598572117

2013035805


Children with disabilities--Education (Early childhood)--United States.
Inclusive education--United States

LC4019.3 / .R53 2014

371.9