Winner of the 2015 Exceptionality Education International Book Prize Award!\nEarly Learners in Preschools and Kindergartens: 50 Case Stories in Child Development, Inclusion, Collaboration and Special Needs is a compilation of fictional case stories representing typical day to day narratives of early learners aged 3-6. Many stories represent typical students in day-to-day learning situations and challenges, and others include elements of students who may experience a long-term or transitory challenge, including those with a diagnosis or an identification of an exceptionality. All stories focus on teaching and learning from a positive perspective of care and support for the development of early learners.\nUtilizing perspectives from across Canada, the text also seeks to reflect recent updates and changes to the field of early learning in Canada and to provide students with a comprehensive framework for child development and inclusion in early learners.

Early Learners in Preschools and Kindergartens, Loose-Leaf Version with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package

Education & Teaching

Maich, Kimberly

Schools & Teaching

Pearson Canada

Special Education Case Studies is an exciting new resource for teacher-candidates as well as fully certified teachers preparing to teach in inclusive classrooms in Ontario. Each chapter is composed of five original cases demonstrating the practices and processes of Special Education. Spanningkindergarten to high school graduation, these well-written stories provide a practical and realistic snapshot of what teaching in an inclusive classroom in Ontario really looks like.

Special Education Case Studies: for Ontario Classrooms

Hill, Randy

Oxford University Press

People Skills for Behavior Analysts

Hall, Carmen

Anderson, Brianna M.

Reference

Routledge

This reader-directed exploration of ableism is both informative and empowering. Self-assessment quizzes, real life scenarios, myths, and Q&As all contribute to understanding ableism and ableist behavior, and readers will learn to identify, address, and provide helpful, effective solutions. Strategies for change for both readers and their peers are included. Author Kimberley Maich uses her experience as a special education specialist, certified teacher, registered psychologist, and board-certified behavior analyst to present a realistic and accurate look at ableism. The text is accompanied on every page by graphic novel-style illustrations that depict characters often not included in illustrated books. Illustrator Kay Nau draws on their experience as a disabled and neurodivergent artist to bring authenticity and life to the characters and scenarios discussed within the book.

Ableism: Deal With It: And appreciate everyone's abilities (Lorimer Deal With It)

Children's Books

Comics & Graphic Novels

Lorimer

Leadership for Inclusive Schools: Cases from Principals for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs

This book supports the professional learning of school principals, and those who aspire to be such, in development of their skills and knowledge around fostering inclusive schools for students with special education needs. The book includes 27 case stories that are based on research with school principals. Each case includes expert commentaries and resources to support principals and emerging leaders as they consider how to effectively support students with special education needs in inclusive schools. Its premise is based on the recognition that there are increasing numbers of students with disabilities and special education needs in neighbourhood schools. Principals need to develop new competencies to navigate the challenges, and benefits, of including students with special education needs into inclusive classroom settings. The book provides opportunities to build leadership competencies by considering a diversity of cases related to inclusive leadership. The cases in the book are divided among nine sections addressing the following areas: transitions, early years, elementary school cases, secondary school cases, community supports, school board/district supports, school teams, complex cases, and cases specific to new teachers. Seven cross-cutting themes are addressed in these cases including: communication, parents/caregivers, agency/efficacy, collaboration, relationships/trust, legal, and advocacy.

Sider, Steven Ray

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Review\nThe research is clear; great schools have great principals and vice-principals. And while we have much to be proud of regarding public school systems in Canada, we know that we can do better. Leadership for Inclusive Schools: Cases from Principals for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs provides a handbook for creating more inclusive learning communities by sharing real-life examples of effective inclusionary practises from practising school leaders. The authors have provided a much needed roadmap and helpful resources for school leaders to create truly inclusive learning communities that meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. 
-- Kevin Reimer, Executive Director, British Columbia Principals’ and Vice-Principals’ Association\nThis book clearly fills a gap for school leaders as they work towards creating inclusive schools. The case study combined with evidence-based interpretations supports accessible, practical and current learning for principals and vice-principals. Applying this new knowledge allows school leaders to move beyond procedures and policies toward the development of a deeper understanding of the skills needed to work with students with special needs and their families. -- Nadine Trépanier-Bisson, Director of Professional Learning, Ontario Principals’ Council\nThe chapters in this book will support valuable professional learning for school leaders who are striving to establish a more inclusive approach to culture, policy and practice. Learning from such an extensive range of authentic leadership experience will support school leaders to guide their work with students, staff, and parents to establish and sustain inclusion. 
-- Suzanne Carrington, Professor and Researcher in The Centre for Inclusive Education (C4IE); Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice, Queensland University of Technology, Australia\nMaking schools inclusive demands the transformation of a wide range of long entrenched school and classroom practices. This book provides insights on the critical elements of effective and value-driven leadership needed to achieve that goal. The case study format draws the reader into the practical and difficult issues faced by principals in schools every day. In Leadership for Inclusive Schools: Cases from Principals for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs, Sider and Maich have delivered a resource that will be invaluable for the professional learning of both current and prospective school leaders. 
-- Gordon L. Porter, CM, ONB, director, Inclusive Education Canada\nIn over thirty years of research in inclusive practices I have found a critical element to determine success. For any organization to transform practices to become inclusive, leadership is key. This book, focused on leadership, is a welcome addition to the field. The format is engaging; presenting cases to facilitate analysis and learning is perfect for teaching. I am excited to see the innovative ways teachers and students interact with this text. 
-- Vianne Timmons, President, Vice Chancellor, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador\nCase studies based on real events and real people form the core of this book. The case studies invite principals to consider the varied perspectives of teachers, students, parents, community members, school boards and other stakeholders as the principals reflect on actions they might take to support positive outcomes for students in inclusive classrooms. Each case study is followed by relevant questions to focus and extend reader thinking as well a generous, annotated list of relevant references. Highly readable and practical, this fresh and well-executed approach to the topic of inclusion will contribute to the development of more effective leaders and more inclusive learning environments in the schools they lead. -- Carol Ann Tomlinson, EdD, Professor Emeritus, William Clay Parrish, Jr., Curry School of Education, University of Virgin

Reframing Mental Health in Schools: Using Case Stories to Promote Global Dialogue

The book includes first-hand stories and experiences collaborating with school teams as they work with, support and program for students from around the globe displaying a wide variety of mental health concerns. The student stories embrace mental health-related concerns such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, suicidal ideations, among others, and outline inclusive strategies school staff can facilitate and scaffold with students that builds their resiliency, social-emotional / healthy relationship skills, and supports healthy healing and a path to recovery.

Keith, Erin

Health, Fitness & Dieting

The book includes first-hand stories and experiences collaborating with school teams as they work with, support and program for students from around the globe displaying a wide variety of mental health concerns. The student stories embrace mental health-related concerns such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, suicidal ideations, among others, and outline inclusive strategies school staff can facilitate and scaffold with students that builds their resiliency, social-emotional / healthy relationship skills, and supports healthy healing and a path to recovery.

Accessible and engaging, Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Ontario Context provides students with a thorough introduction to the history of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as well as the contemporary understandings, interventions, and best practices that influence effective treatment approaches. 
Drawing on evidence-based practice, Kimberly Maich and Carmen Hall provide concrete examples of localized research and practice within clinical, educational, and community-based settings that will enhance student comprehension of positive interventions. This introductory text features detailed examinations of ASD experiences across the lifespan and incorporates an extensive range of pedagogical tools, which will encourage reflection and deepen understanding.

Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Ontario Context: An Introduction

Parenting & Relationships

Disabilities & Hyperactivity

Canadian Scholars Pr

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Early Learners in Preschools and Kindergartens, Loose-Leaf Version with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package

Special Education Case Studies: for Ontario Classrooms

People Skills for Behavior Analysts

People Skills for Behavior Analysts

Ableism: Deal With It: And appreciate everyone's abilities (Lorimer Deal With It)

Leadership for Inclusive Schools: Cases from Principals for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs

Leadership for Inclusive Schools: Cases from Principals for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs

Reframing Mental Health in Schools: Using Case Stories to Promote Global Dialogue

Reframing Mental Health in Schools: Using Case Stories to Promote Global Dialogue

Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Ontario Context: An Introduction