High Leverage Practices for Inclusive Classrooms

by James McLeskey (Editor), Lawrence Maheady (Editor), Bonnie Billingsley (Editor)

High Leverage Practices for Inclusive Classrooms, Second Edition offers a set of practices that are integral to the support of student learning, and that can be systematically taught, learned, and implemented by those entering the teaching profession. In this second edition, chapters have been fully updated to reflect changes in the field since its original publication, and feature all new examples illustrating the use of HLPs and incorporating culturally responsive practices. Focused primarily on Tiers 1 and 2―or work that mostly occurs with students with mild to moderate disabilities in general education classrooms―this powerful, research-based resource provides rich, practical information highly suitable for teachers, and additionally useful for teacher educators and teacher preparation programs.

Genres: Education

372 pages, Paperback

Published March 31, 2022

Reviews

[Seth the Zest · Rating 3 out of 5]

A useful book though frankly overwhelming. I'll probably pick two of the 22 practices in the book to try to implement this year. The book, like many in the field, falls into the problems of unnecessary acronyms (for instance Special Education=SET) and unnecessarily complex syntax. Yes, this book is meant to help kids. It also reads like people trying to sound very smart while helping kids. It is possible to write more concisely even if you have multiple degrees after your name.

[Beth Gordon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick chapters with practical advice combined with research. However, the first several chapters were very data- and assessment-heavy. It left a bad taste in my mouth even though the later chapters eased up on assessing.

[Breona Merrell · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an office assignment, but I enjoyed the review of concepts within it. It was a way to get back to education basics.

[Judith Beccaro · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are an educator and work with students with disabilities, this is a MUST read and reference tool.

[Ashley Batts · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an important read for anyone teaching inclusion! It’s a wealth of information that can be applied in your classroom tomorrow.