ABSTRACT

Shaking Up Special Education is an easy-to-use instructional guide to the essential things you need to know about working with students with exceptionalities.

Interactive, collaborative, and engaging, this go-to instructional resource is packed with the top instructional moves to maximize learning for all students. Featuring sample activities and instructional resources, chapters cover topics ranging from specially designed instruction, to co-teaching, to technology, to social-emotional learning and self-care.

Designed with special educators in mind, this book is also ideal for any general educator looking to increase student achievement and revitalize their practice. Shake up your teaching and learn how to build a more inclusive classroom!

part One|54 pages

The Introductory Dance Moves

chapter 1|20 pages

Bunny Hop

The Inclusive and Equity-Based Classroom

chapter 2|32 pages

Cha Cha

Effective Collaborative and Co-Teaching Practices

part Two|96 pages

Spicing Up the Rhythm

chapter 3|32 pages

Jitterbug

The ‘Special’ in Special Education Teacher

chapter 4|27 pages

Kathak

Choice and Multiple Learning Modalities

chapter 5|35 pages

Hip Hop

Assessment Practices That Work for All

part Three|58 pages

Making Your Mark

chapter 6|28 pages

Waltz

The Social-Emotional Learning Connection

chapter 7|26 pages

The Superhero's Dance

Take Care of You, So You Can Take Care of Them

chapter |2 pages

Conclusion