This practical, easy-to-read guide explains how to raise the rigor for students with special needs so they can achieve higher levels of learning.
Learn how to:
- set clear goals and expectations
- establish a climate of success
- scaffold and model lessons
- use graphic organizers and "think-alouds"
- apply modifications and accommodations
- use rigorous questioning strategies
- differentiate instruction
- increase family involvement
Get even more out of this book by discussing it with others! It’s ideal for study groups and the appendix features a detailed guide on how to make it work for your group!
Bonus! You get a great variety of handy black line masters for use in your own classroom.
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Author Bio
Dr. Barbara Blackburn has dedicated her life to raising the level of rigor and motivation for professional educators and students alike. Barbara has taught early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school students and has served as an educational consultant for three publishing companies. She holds a master’s degree in school administration and is certified as a school principal in North Carolina. She received her Ph.D. from UNC--Greensboro.