In Junior High You Take Earth Science: Including a Student with Severe Disabilities into an Academic Class

This case study of a 14-year-old boy with severe disabilities describes the collaboration of a team of educators who sought to include him in eighth-grade general-education classes. His inclusion plan included four steps: planning, selecting classes, accommodating, and collaborating. The accomplishm...

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Published in:Teaching exceptional children 1998, Vol.31 (2), p.66
Main Authors: Siegel-Causey, Ellin, McMorris, Carol, McGowen, Susan, Sands-Buss, Sue
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Accommodations (Disabilities)
Case Studies
Educational Planning
Grade 8
Inclusive Schools
Individualized Education Programs
Junior High Schools
Science Instruction
Severe Disabilities
Teacher Collaboration
Teamwork
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Summary:This case study of a 14-year-old boy with severe disabilities describes the collaboration of a team of educators who sought to include him in eighth-grade general-education classes. His inclusion plan included four steps: planning, selecting classes, accommodating, and collaborating. The accomplishments of the student's inclusion in earth science is highlighted. (CR)
ISSN:0040-0599