Systematic Instruction for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities (PDF)

To ensure the best outcomes for students with moderate and severe disabilities, K12 educators need to understand what constitutes good instructional practices and how to apply them in any classroom, with any curriculum. All the how-to guidance they need is in this accessible text on systematic instruction, a highly effective teaching approach rooted in applied behavior analysis.Developed by a seasoned educator who has trained thousands of teachers, this one-of-a-kind textbook fully prepares teachers to use systematic instruction procedures to link core content with critical life skills. Future educators will discover evidence-based methods that help themcollect accurate screening and baseline data before instructioneffectively use specific systematic instruction proceduresmake instruction more efficient by weaving nontargeted information into lessonsimprove students' communication skills through naturalistic language strategiesexpertly organize and deliver small-group systematic instructionenhance instruction with assistive technologyplan successful instructional schedules for students across settings and teachersmaximize instruction time by involving peers, paraprofessionals, and service delivery personnelhelp students maintain new skills and generalize them to other settings An ideal textbook for a wide range of teacher preparation courses, this student-friendly book includes sample lesson plans, chapter objectives, reflection questions, and a glossary. And the practical materialsincluding 20 blank data collection sheets and quick step-by-step charts of instruction proceduresmake this an invaluable resource for in-practice educators. A comprehensive guide to the why and how of systematic instruction, this is the accessible text teachers need to succeed in inclusive classrooms and improve outcomes for students with moderate and severe disabilities.