{"product_id":"the-principals-handbook-for-leading-inclusive-schools-9781598572988","title":"The Principal's Handbook for Leading Inclusive Schools","description":"\u003cp\u003e Behind every successful inclusive school is a great principal with passion, vision, and a practical plan. With so much riding on their strong and proactive leadership, every principal and administrator will want this how-to book: the essential guide to bringing schoolwide inclusion from theory to practice. Covering everything from the basics of special education to the everyday nuts and bolts of making inclusion work, two renowned inclusion experts give readers clear guidance they can use right away to lead a fully inclusive school where every student learns and belongs. New and veteran administrators will discover how to make schoolwide (and districtwide) reforms that support social and academic success--and help all students reach their full potential. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLEARN HOW TO: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide all students with access to the general education curriculum in the least restrictive environment \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolicit input and expertise from everyone-teachers, paraprofessionals, and support staff \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromote close collaboration between general and special educators \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate inclusive service delivery \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement academic and social supports that meet the individual needs of each student \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sound decisions about content-specific accommodations and modifications \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFacilitate use of gentle and positive supports to resolve challenging behavior \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePartner effectively with school staff and families \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a school culture that encourages independence and high expectations for all \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelieve job-related stress and avoid burnout \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRACTICAL MATERIAL: \u003c\/b\u003e Concrete, real-world tips and strategies; first-person stories from school leaders; answers to commonly asked questions in every chapter; helpful checklists and forms on co-teaching, behavior support, school reform planning, and more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet more from Julie Causton: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClick here to watch a recording of Dr. Causton's webinar - The Role of the Paraprofessional in the Inclusive Class \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClick here to read her blog at inclusiveschooling.com \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-4602942\"\u003eJulie Causton\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-12129669\"\u003eGeorge Theoharis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Brookes Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/23\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 184\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.73lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.97h x 7.11w x 0.38d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781598572988\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1598572989\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-EDU\"\u003eEducation\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-EDU032000\"\u003eLeadership\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-EDU\"\u003eEducation\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-EDU046000\"\u003eProfessional Development\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-EDU\"\u003eEducation\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-EDU048000\"\u003eInclusive Education\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeorge Theoharis, Ph.D., \u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Dean in the School of Education and Associate Professor in Educational Leadership and Inclusive Elementary Education in the Department of Teaching and Leadership, Syracuse University. He has extensive field experience in public education as a principal and as a teacher. George teaches classes in educational leadership and elementary\/early childhood teacher education. His interests, research, and work with K-12 schools focus on issues of equity, justice, diversity, inclusion, leadership, and school reform. His book \u003ci\u003eThe School Leaders Our Children Deserve\u003c\/i\u003e (Teachers College Press, 2009) is about school leadership, social justice, and school reform. He is co-editor of a new book \u003ci\u003eWhat Every Principal Needs to Know to Create Excellent and Equitable Schools \u003c\/i\u003e(Teachers College Press, 2013). George's published works appear in such journals as \u003ci\u003eEducational Administration Quarterly, Educational Leadership, Equity \u0026amp; Excellence in Education, International Journal of Inclusive Education, Journal of School Leadership, Journal of Special Education Leadership, Remedial and Special Education, The School Administrator, Teachers College Record, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUrban Education\u003c\/i\u003e. He co-runs a summer leadership institute for school administrators focusing on issues of equity and inclusion as well as a school reform project called Schools of Promise. His doctorate in educational leadership and policy analysis is from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard A. Villa, Ed.D., \u003c\/b\u003ehas worked with thousands of teachers and administrators throughout North America and the rest of the world in developing and implementing instructional support systems for educating all students within general education environments. Dr. Villa has been a classroom teacher, special education coordinator, pupil personnel services director, and director of instructional services. He has authored more than 70 articles and book chapters regarding inclusive education and has co-edited three previous books for teachers, administrators, and parents: \u003ci\u003eRestructuring for Caring and Effective Education: An Administrative Guide to Creating Heterogeneous Schools\u003c\/i\u003e (Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., 1992), \u003ci\u003e Creativity and Collaborative Learning: A Practical Guide to Empowering Students and Teachers\u003c\/i\u003e (Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., 1994), and \u003ci\u003eCreating an Inclusive School Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, \u003c\/i\u003e (1995). He has presented at numerous national and international conferences and is known for his enthusiastic, humorous style of presenting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJulie Causton, Ph.D., \u003c\/b\u003e is founder and CEO of Inclusive Schooling. She is a former Professor in the Inclusive and Special Education Program in the Department of Teaching and Leadership at Syracuse University. She has spent the past 20 years studying and creating best practices for inclusive education, with a specific focus on supporting students whose behavior challenges the educational system. As a former special education teacher herself, she knows firsthand how belonging leads to better outcomes for students. She works with administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, and families across the country to help them create inclusive experiences. Dr. Causton is the author of seven books about inclusive education and she has published articles in over thirty educational research and practitioner journals. She also hosts \u003ci\u003eThe Inclusion Podcast\u003c\/i\u003e on iTunes. Dr. Causton lives in Manlius, NY with her wife, two adorable teenagers, dog, and three cats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCheck out our spotlight on Julie Causton! 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