A collection of 15 different papers that provide a Canadian perspective on how to effectively deliver services to children with special needs in inclusive classes and schools. Since the chapter titles are self explanatory, lengthy searching through the book is not necessary, just go to the relevant chapter and in a couple of pages you should have an insight to the questions you have. These papers are categorized into three sections; Philosophical, Legal and Historical Overview; Parent and Self-Advocacy Innovations; Practical Applications.

    This fast and easy read resource gives a Canadian perspective on how to create a safe learning environment for all students, regardless of their need, background and skill level.   It is a step by step guide on building an inclusive school, concrete ways for creating classrooms that promote belongingness, which includes the entire community.  This resource is based on extensive classroom experiences, shared insights from teachers  as well as samples of student response. Many reproductibles are provided.

    Learning in Safe Schools is arranged in three main categories:

    The difference between teachers who are effective and their less effective colleagues is not what they know but it is what they do. This book explores what great teachers do that sets them apart. It outlines the landscape of school from the perspective of great teachers; What do they see when they view their classrooms and the students in them? Where do they focus their attention? How do they spend their rime and energy? What guides their decisions? How can we gain the same advantages?

    There is an introduction that contexts the importnace of learning from the most effective teachers and a concluding chapter that asks us to centre on our core beliefs. Each chapter in between is dedicated to the things that great teachers do differently.

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