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Bauer and Brown provide readers with a unique opportunity to experience inclusion and gain a sensory understanding of what secondary inclusive education may look like, sound like, taste like, and feel like." -Craig A. Michaels, in Research & Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities "Over the years, I have found a new richness in my teaching as a result of these students.... I know my students have as well." -Kathy Heekin, teacher at PMHS From the Mission Statement of Purcell Marian High School: "Purcell Marian embraces and promotes inclusivity in all areas. Respecting diverse academic levels, faith traditions, and socioeconomic backgrounds, we actively commit ourselves to innovative education of the whole person." Purcell Marian High School is an example of a successful inclusive high school where all students learn, no matter their ability! This acclaimed inner city school recognizes and celebrates the diversity in all learners, especially students with disabilities. The teachers and staff of Purcell Marian share in this book their proven strategies for supporting students with mild to severe disabilities in an inclusive high school. The strategies, procedures, practices, and examples presented are real and come from these experts in the field who have a commitment to serving all students in a safe and positive setting. You'll learn how to get the support of your administration and incorporate the amendments included under IDEA 1997 in your school. You'll also tackle vital topics like differentiating instruction adapting the curriculum managing behavior designing accommodations working in an urban setting collaborating performing alternate assessments Let Purcell Marian's successes inspire you to achieve your inclusion goals. - from Amzon