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This book expands on the content presented by Lisa Dieker in her DVD/Video, 7 Effective Strategies for Secondary Inclusion. Dr. Dieker focuses both on schoolwide, as well as classroom-based approaches, and provides practical solutions to implement inclusion by addressing the many challenges presented by students and teachers in secondary learning environments. The theme is that "together we are better," and our collaborative efforts must listen to the most important voices—that of our students.
Chapters: - Creating a School-Wide Culture
- Celebrating Success of All Students
- Developing Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Implementing Effective Co-Teaching
- Establishing Active Learning Environment
- Implementing Successful Instruction
- Improving Grading and Student Assessments
- Where to Go From Here
"Lisa Dieker's book contains the most practical, realistic, and helpful ideas and techniques for secondary inclusion that I have ever seen. As impressive as her classroom strategies are, her chapters on school-wide culture, collaboration, and creating a climate of support are outstanding. I feel that any secondary educator can benefit from the wisdom and sound suggestions that can be found in this amazing book.
—Maurice J. Elias, Ph.D. Professor, Rutgers University
Dr Lisa Dieker is an Associate Professor and Lockheed Martin Eminent Scholar at the University of Central Florida. SHe received her undergraduate and master's degrees from Eastern Illinois University and her Ph.D. from the University of Illinois. Her primary area of research focuses on collaboration between general and special education at the secondary level with a specific interest in the unique opportunities that exist in urban schools in the areas of mathematics and science. She also has a passion for how technology and specifically virtual classrooms can be used to impact teacher preparation. Dr. Dieker is the Director of the Lockheed Martin Mathematics and Science Academy. In this role she directs a K-8 teacher leadership program as well as a Transition to Mathematic and Science Teaching (TMAST) program which both focus on teacher preparation in mathematics and science education. The TMAST program focuses on bringing in new teachers to urban middle school settings. Dr. Dieker coordinates the doctoral program in special education reflecting her interdisciplinary work across mathematics, science and special education. Dr. Dieker has authored 3 books and is the featured presenter in the best selling DVD 7 Effective Strategies for Secondary Inclusion. Dr. Dieker also appears as a co-presenter with Dr. Rebecca Hines in the 2008 DVD Winning Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms.
Dr. Dieker has published numerous articles focused on interdisciplinary collaboration, serves on numerous editorial boards and leadership roles and is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Psychological and Educational Consulting and serves as Co-Editor for the Journal of International Special Needs Education (JISNE) and Focus on Exceptional Children.
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