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5: Developing Adaptations to Promote Participation in Inclusive Environments

Links
Brief overview of instructional adaptations from Circle of Inclusions Inclusion Manual.
Adaptations & Accommodations for Students with Disabilities by Jane Williams, Ph.D., University of Nevada, Las Vegas, posted by NICHCY
Series of articles from Teachervision.com on adapting instruction.
Web site with articles such as Adapting Instructional Materials Providing Direct Assistance on how to provide one-on-one assistance to students. You must first register for this site to have access to the articles.
Principles for Adapting Reading and Math Materials in the Inclusive Classroom Descriptions of eight principles for making reading and math adaptations in the inclusive classroom.
Simplifying or Supplementing Existing Materials Students with special needs can successfully become part of the regular classroom setting by simplifying and/or supplementing existing materials.
Structuring Lessons to Promote Learning from Materials Although making quick adaptations can be helpful to children, it is imperative for a comprehensive plan to be created for students with disabilities.
Teaching Strategies for Using Materials in an Inclusive Classroom Two well defined strategies for helping special needs students become independent learners.
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