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Preface | |
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Acknowledgments | |
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About the Author | |
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Introduction | |
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Building Background | |
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Activities | |
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Inclusive Practices: Myth and Reality | |
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Benefits of Inclusive Education | |
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The Special Education System | |
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Student Placement | |
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What Are Handicapping Conditions? | |
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Classroom Implications | |
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Conclusion | |
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The Special Education Team | |
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Confidentiality and Special Education | |
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Mandated Reporting | |
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Confidentiality Related to Students | |
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Activities | |
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Guidelines for Confidentiality | |
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Getting Started | |
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Learning About Policies and Procedures | |
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The Paraprofessional's Role | |
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Role Delineation | |
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Developing a Schedule | |
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Scheduling for a Substitute | |
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Effective Communication Strategies | |
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Observations and Evaluations | |
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Breakdown in Communication | |
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Conclusion | |
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The Paraprofessional and the General Education Teacher | |
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Working in the Classroom Environment | |
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Working With Students | |
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Types of Classroom Instruction | |
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Activity | |
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Peer Tutoring and Leadership Opportunities | |
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Skill Reinforcement | |
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Assistive Technology | |
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Accommodations and Modifications | |
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What Is the Difference? | |
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Levels of Change | |
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Getting Organized | |
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Frequently Asked Questions | |
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Helping All Students Learn | |
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Prereading Stage | |
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Creating Audiotapes | |
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Previewing or Preteaching Materials | |
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On-the-Spot Changes | |
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Novels, Free-Choice, and Silent Reading | |
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Tracking Difficulties | |
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Students With Hearing Impairments | |
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Students With Vision Impairments | |
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Support Across the Curriculum | |
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Daily Assignments | |
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Activities | |
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Following Directions | |
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Large-Group Instruction | |
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Note-Taking Skills | |
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Organizational Skills | |
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Reading | |
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Strategies for Struggling Readers | |
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Reading Decoding | |
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Reading Comprehension | |
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Vocabulary Development | |
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Students With Visual Difficulties | |
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Written Language | |
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Prewriting Stage | |
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One Word at a Time | |
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Generating Ideas | |
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The Writing Process | |
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Spelling in the Context of Written Language Assignments | |
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Spelling | |
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Grade-Level Spelling Lists | |
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Parallel Spelling Activities | |
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Drill and Practice Activities | |
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Study Methods for Spelling | |
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Spelling Tests | |
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Grading | |
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Mathematics | |
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General Teaching Strategies | |
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Parallel Math Activities | |
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Modifying Math Assignments | |
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Student Aids | |
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Classroom Assessments | |
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General Strategies | |
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Types of Assessments | |
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Behavior Management | |
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Behavior Strategy Tips | |
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Reinforcement and Discipline | |
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ADD/ADHD | |
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Providing Structure for Students | |
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Working With Students | |
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Working With Impulsive and Easily Distracted Students | |
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A Final Note From the Author | |
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Resources: Reproducible Forms | |
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Contact List | |
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Discussion Activities for Paraprofessionals | |
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Job Description | |
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General Responsibilities | |
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Roles and Responsibilities | |
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Daily Schedule | |
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Special Education Acronyms | |
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Daily Log | |
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Daily Communication | |
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Alternate Plan | |
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Medical Alert Form | |
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Classroom Information | |
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Goal Worksheet | |
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Instructional Changes | |
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Curriculum | |
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Textbooks | |
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Daily Assignments | |
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Assessments | |
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Volunteer List | |
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Daily Assignment Log | |
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Weekly Assignments | |
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Common Abbreviations for Note Taking | |
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Chapter Outline | |
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Compare and Contrast | |
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Weekly Study Schedule | |
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Priority Assignment Sheet | |
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My To-Do List | |
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Checklist: Materials to Take Home | |
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Alphabet Activities | |
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Alphabet Cards | |
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Common Word Families | |
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Basic Phonics Rules | |
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Dolch Word List | |
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Instant Words | |
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Bingo Game Grid | |
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Tic-Tac-Toe Grid | |
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Word List | |
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Story Organizer | |
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Common Prefixes and Suffixes | |
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Charting New Vocabulary | |
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Story Starters | |
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Story Planner | |
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Story Outline | |
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Proofreading Checklists | |
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Paragraph Sequencing Activity | |
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Study Methods for Spelling | |
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"What Do I Do if. . .?" | |
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Behavior Change Plan | |
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Tally Sheet | |
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Sample Reinforcement Charts | |
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Positive Reinforcement Phrases | |
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Point Sheet | |
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Glossary | |
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References | |
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Index | |