Inclusion in general education and attention to belonging are the first steps toward greater achievement for all students. This must be followed by improving the core teaching and curriculum to enhance learning of all students through differentiation, and teaching to multiple modalities and learning preferences. For these changes to occur,…

In classrooms and schools across the United States, educators struggle to meet the requirements of standards-based reform that was enacted by federal legislation. Secondary schools can use coteaching with mixed-ability groups of students to meet increased curriculum demands and provide mandated strategies and accommodations for students with…

A Wisconsin model called Designated Vocational Instruction establishes linkages among vocational and special educators, guidance and administrative personnel, adult support agencies, parents and students. Its goal is to help students with special needs learn entry-level job skills and competencies. (Author/JOW)

This article examines the special education teacher's role in Wisconsin's Designated Vocational Instruction interdisciplinary approach to providing vocational skills and competencies to disabled high school students in the least restrictive environment. Both direct support to students and indirect support to vocational instructors and the program…