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Adapting Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science for the Inclusive Classroom

A list of steps that provide a suggested framework for making decisions about using material adaptations effectively.

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Multiple Intelligences Chart

Here is a list of activities that speak to each intelligence.

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Six Principles of Effective Curriculum Design for Inclusive Classrooms

Special educators show how to design and deliver lessons that are truly inclusive Developing lesson plans and…

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Key Points in Multiple Intelligences Theory

How Multiple Intelligences theory affects the individual.

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Multiple Intelligences: An Overview

An overview of Multiple Intelligences theory.

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Step 1: Create a Plan for Adapting Materials

Step 1 in the framework for adapting language arts, social studies, and science materials in the inclusive classroom.

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Adapting Existing Materials

An article on adaptations that can be used when existing materials are judged to be inappropriate but may only need…

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Symbolic and Non-symbolic information

An explanation of symbolic vs. nonsymbolic information in regards to teaching inclusively.

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LESSON PLANS

Skill Builders: Geography Challenge Questions, Week 1

Week 1: Geography questions to help students learn research skills and discover fun facts.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Geography

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Step 8: Implement, Evaluate, and Adjust the Adaptation

Step 8 in the framework for adapting language arts, social studies, and science materials in the inclusive classroom.

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Step 2: Identify the Demands That Students Are Not Meeting

Step 2 in the framework for adapting language arts, social studies, and science materials in the inclusive classroom.

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Universal Design for Learning

A definition of universal design for learning.

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Step 5: Identify the Features of the Materials That Need to Be Adapted

Teachers can use this table to help identify features of curricular units and expectations that might be causing a…

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Universal Design: Products/Environments vs. Learning

A table comparing Universal Design in products and facilities with Universal Design in curriculum.

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Adapting L.A., S.S., and Science Materials -- Figure 1

The questions in this chart provide guidance in developing a plan to implement adaptations in an inclusive classroom.

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Step 9: Fade the Adaptation When Possible

Step 9 in the framework for adapting language arts, social studies, and science materials in the inclusive classroom.

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Step 7: Inform Students and Parents About the Adaptation

Step 7 in the framework for adapting language arts, social studies, and science materials in the inclusive classroom.

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Step 6: Determine Adaptations That Will Allow the Student to Meet the Demand

Step 6 in the framework for adapting language arts, social studies, and science materials in the inclusive classroom.

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Step 4: Determine the Need for Content vs. Format Adaptations

Step 4 in the framework for adapting language arts, social studies, and science materials in the inclusive classroom.

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Step 3: Develop Goals for Teaching Strategies and Making Adaptations

Step 3 in the framework for adapting language arts, social studies, and science materials in the inclusive classroom.

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Assignment Window

Use this organizer to visually display simple assignments for students.

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Multiple Intelligences: A Three Part Series

Tracy Heibeck, an expert in child development, describes how to enhance students' multiple intelligences in this…

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Skill Builders: Geography Challenge Questions, Week 3

Week 3: Geography questions to help students learn research skills and discover fun facts.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Geography

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