The Syracuse Community-Referenced Curriculum Guide for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities [Spiral-bound]

Alison Ford (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 31, 1989 | ISBN-10: 1557660271 | ISBN-13: 978-1557660275 | Edition: 1

The Syracuse Community-Referenced Curriculum Guide for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities Edited by Alison Ford, Ph.D., Roberta Schnorr, M.S., Luanna Meyer, Ph.D., Linda Davern, M.S., Jim Black, M.S., & Patrick Dempsey, M.S. comprehensive handbook that focuses on the importance of not only integrating all students regardless of ability in a public school setting, but also on the need to teach them skills that are directly related to the expectations and demands of the community at large. -Mental Retardation Serving learners from kindergarten through age 21, this field-tested curriculum is a must for professionals and parents devoted to directly preparing a student to function in the world. It examines the role of community living domains, functional academics, and embedded skills, and includes practical implementation strategies and indispensable information for preparing students whose learning needs go beyond the scope of traditional academic programs.

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... at last, a reference handbook from which to make decisions about a child's life based on individual needs. It is an invaluable guide for the development of programs for moderated and severely disabled students. --Resource Focus Education Support Post compulsory Schooling Program

About the Author

Alison Ford is an Associate Professor of Special Education at Syracuse University. She works collaboratively with the Syracuse City School District to prepare teachers, develop curricula, and design program models. Her recent work has focused on the development of community-referenced curricula and strategies for including students with severe disabilities in the life of the school.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 416 pages
• Publisher: Paul H Brookes Pub Co; 1 edition (August 31, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557660271
• ISBN-13: 978-1557660275
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #64,888 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Bible of Special Education!, November 27, 1999

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This review is from: The Syracuse Community-Referenced Curriculum Guide for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities (Spiral-bound)

Wonderful book! If you are a special educator and teach children with moderate and severe intellectual disabilities, this is a book that YOU must have! It covers all 5 domains! It has your lesson plans, IEP goal and objectives. It has great ideas when you can't think of what you need to work on next.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource for Special Needs Teachers, September 25, 2009

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This review is from: The Syracuse Community-Referenced Curriculum Guide for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities (Spiral-bound)

I bought the book for my daughter, a special needs teacher for students with severe/profound disabilities. She was very pleased with the book and finds it very useful in working with her students. The school system Special Needs department head is going to order a copy for herself.

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Life-Skills Curriculum, January 21, 2012

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This review is from: The Syracuse Community-Referenced Curriculum Guide for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities (Spiral-bound)

I teach pre-service teachers in the special education field. This book is old, but it's the best curriculum (really the only curriculum) I've found that teachers (OR PARENTS) can simply pick-up and immediately begin using for individuals with moderate to severe needs. It's simple, easy to use, follow, and understand, and includes examples, ideas, assessments, and IEP resources for curriculum (AND SKILL) development. It's an absolute must for your resource library and a wonderful supplement for general education teachers (AND PARENTS) who need to modify the curriculum (or teach their child) to be as independent as possible and successfully included.