With this practical guidebook, teachers will help students with disabilities meet academic standards for literacy. Appropriate for use in all settings, including inclusive classrooms, this book is the lifeline every K 12 teacher needs to
- Teach every key literacy component phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, text comprehension, and oral language to students with disabilities.
- Implement proven strategies. The practical teaching techniques and suggestions throughout the book are backed by research and field tested.
- Plan better lessons that get results with simple organizational tools like the Literacy Planning Matrix.
- Teach students with a wide range of disabilities , including autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, and multiple disabilities.
- Understand the research. The authors highlight reliable research on effective literacy practices and put it in the most accessible terms.
A must-have resource on one of today's hottest topics, this easy-to-use book will help educators raise expectations for all students and teach those with disabilities the crucial literacy skills they'll use for the rest of their lives.