Meeting the Needs of Students of ALL Abilities: How Leaders Go Beyond Inclusion

Guarantee high student achievement for all students - without adding separate and alternative programs in your school! Meeting student needs shouldn’t mean isolation from peers. This step-by-step handbook offers practical strategies for administrators, teachers, policymakers, and parents who want to shift from costly special learning programs for a few learners to excellent educational services for all students. Readers will find practical strategies for: transitioning from separate programs to effective services; establishing broad standards as prerequisites for student success; using the law and funding to meet student needs; and, preparing for the journey of change. The second edition includes the latest research on integrated and socially equitable schools, a greater emphasis on social justice, and a new Equity Audit Questionnaire.