Early Childhood Publications

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Adapting Curriculum and Instruction in Inclusive Early Childhood Settings
By Alice Frazeur Cross and Susan D. Dixon. 2004 Revised edition. 60 pp.
This is an easy to read book loaded with an array of practical suggestions. It is an excellent tool for kindergarten, child care, Head Start, and preschool special education teachers who work with young children with disabilities. A specific process and nine types of adaptations for generating strategies are presented, as well as examples of adaptations in themes (such as Worms and Caterpillars), routines (diapering), and learning centers (sand table) and for children with specific disabilities.
$ 11.00

Welcoming ALL Children: Creating Inclusive Child Care
By Tamyra Freeman, Lois Hutter-Pishgahi, Elizabeth Traub. 2004 Revised edition. 40 pp.
A booklet for child care providers to support the inclusion of children with disabilities into their programs. Includes strategies and suggestions for adaptations in developmental domains and in activities throughout the day. Resources include a range of specialists, organizations, funding sources, and materials available through libraries, publishers, and the Internet.
$10.00

The companion video Welcoming All Children: Creating Inclusive Child Care runs 25 minutes and is available for $25.00.

QUICK GUIDES FOR PARENTS SERIES

The Case Conference and Individualized Education Program
By Cathy Beard with Gen Shelton. 2003. 16 pp.
This booklet presents an overview of, and helps to answer questions about, the case conference process and development of the Individualized Education Program (IEP). It outlines the duties and responsibilities of the case conference committee - which includes parents-and the process of writing an IEP. Sections on resources and terms to know help parents understand the process.
$2.50

The Educational Evaluation
By Cathy Beard with Gen Shelton. 2005. 25 pp.
This booklet provides a basic overview of the process used to request an educational evaluation and steps to participate in that process, including eligibility determination. It is designed to assist parents new to the special education process in making informed decisions regarding the education of their child.
$2.50

An Introduction to Special Education
By Cathy Beard. 2006. 28 pp.
This booklet provides an overview of the referral, evaluation and eligibility process. It is designed to inform parents about basic special education procedures and to familiarize them with the terminology. This booklet covers case conference procedures, the individualized education program (IEP) and the least restrictive environment. It also contains resources for further information and support.
$2.00 (Call 812-855-9396 for discounts on bulk quantities.)

The package price for all three booklets is $6.00.

The Case Conference
The Educational Evaluation
An Introduction to Special Education

VIDEORECORDINGS

Welcoming All Children: Creating Inclusive Child Care
(A companion video to the book, which is listed in the first section above), VHS, runs 25 minutes and is available for $25.00.

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