{"product_id":"its-more-than-just-being-in-creating-authentic-inclusion-for-students-with-complex-support-needs-9781681250786","title":"It's More Than \"just Being In\": : Creating Authentic Inclusion for Students with Complex Support Needs","description":"\u003cp\u003e For students with disabilities, including those with complex support needs, inclusion means more than just physical presence in a classroom--it means valued membership and full participation in a general education classroom and the school community. This book is your school team's practical blueprint for making authentic inclusion happen in K-12 classrooms. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Taking the stress and uncertainty out of inclusion, top expert Cheryl M. Jorgensen guides you step by step through her accessible approach to creating inclusive learning environments for students with autism, Down syndrome, intellectual disability, and multiple disabilities. You'll get a clear rationale for meaningful inclusion and learn how to use strengths-based, person-centered planning to meet the needs of each individual student. Concrete, research-based examples show you what successful inclusion looks like, and ready-to-use strategies help you implement each stage of inclusion, from presuming competence to supporting the transition to adult life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Especially helpful for new teachers--but a great source of real-world ideas for any educator or parent--this essential guidebook will help your school team develop fully inclusive classrooms where every student learns and thrives. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e DISCOVER HOW TO \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e presume and construct all students' competence \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e develop supports to promote participation and learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e write inclusive, standards-based IEPs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e collaborate with all IEP team members\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e promote friendships and social connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e assess academic progress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e help students transition to the next grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e support students as they plan for life after high school \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e overcome common challenges to inclusion \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRACTICAL MATERIALS: \u003c\/b\u003eThree in-depth case studies woven throughout the chapters, helpful checklists and tables, sample IEPs, additional online resources, and reproducible forms to help you implement inclusion. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCheryl M. Jorgensen, Ph.D., \u003c\/b\u003e is an inclusive education consultant in private practice after being a project director with the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) and an assistant research professor in UNH's Education Department from 1985 to 2011. She is a co-founder of the National Center on Inclusive Education. Jorgensen has authored several books (including \u003ci\u003eThe Inclusion Facilitatorâ (TM)s Guide\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Beyond Access Model\u003c\/i\u003e) and research articles; presents at state, national, and international conferences; and provides student-specific consultation throughout the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaula Kluth, Ph.D., \u003c\/b\u003e is one of today's most popular and respected experts on autism and inclusive education. Through her work as an independent consultant and the high-energy presentations she gives to professionals across the country, Dr. Kluth helps educators and families create responsive, engaging schooling experiences for students with disabilities and their peers, too. An internationally respected scholar and author, Dr. Kluth has written or cowritten several books for Paul H. 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