Table of Contents
About the Authors vii
Preface: On Ableism ix
Acknowledgments xv
Introduction xvii
PART ONE THE SCHOOLS AND THEIR LEADERS 1
Chapter 1 The Schools 3
Chapter 2 The Leaders 23
PART TWO WHAT THEY DO DIFFERENTLY 55
Chapter 3 Collaborative Problem-Solving Organizations 57
Chapter 4 Relationships, School Culture, and Accountability 77
Chapter 5 Universally Designed Schools 99
PART THREE HOW TO CREATE MORE INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS 125
Chapter 6 Making Schools More Inclusive: Lessons for Educators and Parents 127
PART FOUR THE BIG PICTURE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION 157
Chapter 7 How Education Policy Affects Our Schools 159
Chapter 8 Where Special Education Needs to Go 179
Afterword Transitioning to a Full Adult Life 201
Appendix A Questions for Discussion 205
Appendix B Information on the Research Study 209
Notes 225
Index 237
To Dr. William Henderson: Teacher, mentor, and friend