In this review, we applied Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory to examine factors
that support or restrict access to the general curriculum for students with significant …

Extending Freeman and Alkin's review of the literature, this systematic literature review
examines the social and academic outcomes of students with extensive support needs …

Placement decisions for students with severe disabilities have often been based less on the
students' unique learning needs but more on beliefs and presumptions about student …

Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), as a fully integrated set of practices and
interventions directed to academics and behavior, with emerging applications to social and …

Special Education: What It Is and Why We Need It provides a thorough examination of the
basic concept of special education, a discussion of specific exceptionalities, and …

This descriptive study examined observational data collected in inclusive classrooms from
six schools that were operating schoolwide inclusive policies and practices. Illustrative …

The purpose of the present study was to investigate practices that support the inclusion of
students with severe disabilities in the learning and social activities of inclusive K-8 schools …

Over the years, a variety of political, social, and other contextual factors have contributed to
the expansion of roles for PK-12 special educators, leading to a complex set of challenges …

Partnerships between school staff, families, and community members are vital for ensuring
the success of all students in inclusive schools. This article reports the results of a synthesis …

For years the text of choice for developing excellence as a teacher of K–12 students with
moderate and severe disabilities, this clearly written work has now been revised and …