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Required Resources

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Henley, M., Ramsey, R. S., & Algozzine, R. F. (2009).  Characteristics of and strategies for teaching students with mild disabilities  (6th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

· Chapter 6: The Inclusive Classroom

· Chapter 11: Building Family Partnerships

Multimedia

Ashford University Library. (2016).  Database search tips  (Links to an external site.)  [Video file]. Retrieved from https://ashford.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/Database+Search+Tips/0_vj8u97hi

· This three-minute video from the Ashford University Library provides you with tips for scholarly searches using databases. This video will support all course and program activities, specifically your Evidence-Based Instructional Methods and Action Research: Driving Force discussion this week and your Final Project.

· Accessibility Statement does not exist.

· Privacy Policy (Links to an external site.)

Ashford University Library. (2015).  Scholarly and popular resources (1)  (Links to an external site.)  [Video file]. Retrieved from https://ashford.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/Scholarly+and+Popular+Resources(1)/0_ue1ih9qt

· This three-minute video from the Ashford University Library provides you with tips for scholarly searches using popular sources. This video will support all course and program activities, specifically your Evidence-Based Instructional Methods and Action Research: Driving Force discussion this week and your Final Project.

· Accessibility Statement does not exist.

· Privacy Policy (Links to an external site.)

Web Page

Career Services at Ashford University. (n.d.).  Resume support and guidance. (Links to an external site.)  http://www.ashfordcareerresources.com/resume--cv--and-cover-letter-development.html

· The Resume Support and Guidance page in Career Services at Ashford University is a resource providing resume checklists, templates, and cover letter tips and templates. This resource will help your Developing a Strong Resume and Cover Letter assignment this week.

· Accessibility Statement does not exist.

· Privacy Policy (Links to an external site.)

Website

Education research information clearinghouse (Links to an external site.) . (https://eric.ed.gov)

· The Education Research Information Clearinghouse (ERIC) is a database containing education sources housed by the Institute of Education Sciences. This resource will support all course and program activities, specifically your Evidence-Based Instructional Methods and Action Research: Driving Force discussion this week and your Final Project.

· Accessibility Statement does not exist.

· Privacy Policy (Links to an external site.)

Recommended Resources

Texts

Mertler, C. A. (2016). Action research: Improving schools and empowering educators (5th ed.). Los Angeles, CA: SAGE.

· Chapter 1: Introduction to Action Research may support your Evidence-Based Instructional Methods and Action Research: Driving Force discussion this week.

Sagor, R. (2000). Guiding school improvement with action research. Retrieved from http://proquest.libguides.com/ebrary

· Chapter 1: What is Action Research? may support your Evidence-Based Instructional Methods and Action Research: Driving Force discussion this week.

Articles

Hernandez, S. J. (2013).  Collaboration in special education: Its history, evolution, and critical factors necessary for successful implementation (Links to an external site.) . US-China Education Review, 3(6), 480-498. Retrieved from http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED544122.pdf

· This article reviews mandates and recommendations of collaboration in special education, as well as factors that are suggested for successful collaboration in the special education classroom. This article may support your Instructional Collaboration discussion this week.

Sharpe, M. N., & Hawes, M. E. (2003).  Collaboration between general and special education: Making it work (Links to an external site.) . Issue Brief: Examining Current Challenges in Secondary Education and Transition, 2(1), 1-6. Retrieved from http://www.ncset.org/publications/viewdesc.asp?id=1097

· This web-based article discusses strategies for collaboration between educators in special education and general education. This article may support your Instructional Collaboration discussion this week.

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Webster, J. (2016, August 23).  Happy stakeholders in special education: Communicating with all the parties with claims on special education (Links to an external site.) . Retrieved from http://specialed.about.com/od/Managing-relationships/a/Happy-Stakeholders-In-Special-Education.htm

· This web-based article looks at collaboration from the perspective of students, parents, educators, administrators, and the community. This article may support your Instructional Collaboration discussion this week.

· Accessibility Statement does not exist.

· Privacy Policy does not exist.

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