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| Adventures In The Mainstream: Coming of Age with Down Syndrome |
| Palmer, Greg. (2005). Woodbine House. |
| This book chronicles the transition from high school to work of his son, Ned, based on journal entries made by Greg during this time. Nice insights into what parents are looking for, fearing and hoping for our children when they leave the educational system. |
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| Inclusive High Schools: Learning From Contemporary Classrooms |
| Fisher, Douglas, Carn Sax and Ian Pumpian. (1999). Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company. |
| This book provides a framework for developing inclusive high schools. Good resource for anyone who is thinking about having their child attend an inclusive high school, including building relationships, communicating with officials and all of the steps that are necessary so that the experience is positive and worthwhile for all involved. |
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| Regular Class Integration of Middle School Students with Severe Disabilities: Feedback From Teachers and Classmates |
| York, Jennifer, Terri Vandercook, and Cathy MacDonald. (1989). University of MN. |
| Survey and report of educators, special educators and classmates without disabilities at the end of the first year that middle school students with severe disabilities were included into regular education classes. Interesting comments from all parties. |
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| Restructuring High Schools for All Students: Taking Inclusion to the Next Level |
| Jorgensen, Cheryl M. (2001). Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company. |
| This resource asserts and demonstrates that all students benefit from the social opportunities and academic expectations of high schools. Strategies and real life examples demonstrate how self-determination, transition planning and other special education practices can work in a general education setting. |