Deborah Deutsch Smith
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Description
In 2017, Deborah Deutsch Smith became professor emerita in the School of Educational Studies at Claremont Graduate University (CGU), and she remains an active education consultant, presenter, and author. Her consulting activities range from: external evaluator on several OSEP-funded projects; analyst of funding opportunities for a non-profit organization; senior advisor to the IRIS Center; to assisting a university in Brazil develop instruction units regarding inclusive education. Continuing some of the work of the Special Education Faculty Needs Assessment (SEFNA) project, she maintains a database of special education doctoral programs in the U.S. and has presented various findings at HECSE summits and seminars. Most recently, she co-presented at the Teacher Education Division’s Conference held in Texas in 2021. She is currently working on the revisions of two special education textbooks. Smith has authored 20 textbooks, more than 30 chapters and book supplements, over 60 refereed articles and reports, as well as many instructional materials for children. She has made many international presentations, including: two in 2022 at a university in Brazil, two Building Bridges Conferences (Belize and Slovenia); and a seminar series (Teacher Education and the Changing Demographics of Schooling) at the University of Edinburgh. Source: [Claremont Graduate University](
Books
Teaching students with special needs in inclusive classrooms
Equip and empower today's classroom teachers to ADAPT to the needs of all of their students. Using the research-validated ADAPT framework, Teaching Students With Special Needs in Inclusive Classrooms helps future teachers determine how, when, and with whom to use proven academic and behavioral interventions to obtain the best outcomes for students with disabilities. Through clear language and practical examples, authors Diane P. Bryant, Brian R. Bryant, and Deborah D. Smith show to create truly inclusive classrooms through evidence-based practices and hands-on strategies. This book will provide the skills and inspiration that teachers need to make a positive difference in the educational lives of struggling learners. The text is written to meet the needs of those majoring in general education, special education, and blended teacher education programs. SPECIAL FEATURES - The ADAPT method improves instructional decision-making by providing teachers with a research-validated problem-solving approach for recalling the steps in adapting instruction and behavioral interventions to promote access to the general education curriculum. - A Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework for teaching and learning is included in the UDL in Action feature that provides tools for proactive planning of curricula (goals, assessments, methods, and materials) that can be beneficial for all students. - Opening Challenge case studies encourage teachers to critically analyze specific teaching challenges at the elementary and secondary levels and give readers an opportunity to evaluate their knowledge of the subject matter with Reflective Questions. - Considering Diversity features examine issues from a cultural or linguistic perspective and demonstrate how to create a classroom environment and instruction that is inclusive of all students. - Instructional Strategies present research-based classroom activities with step-by-step instructions to teach students the skills they need to succeed. - Tech Notes provide readers with information on assistive and instructional technologies with examples from classrooms to show practical applications. - Working Together sections offer applicable advice on how an idea or concept can be taught using a collaborative approach that involves other school professionals and family members. This description comes from the publisher.