Table of Contents

Chapter 1         Introduction

Chapter 2         Characteristics of Students with Diverse Learning and Curricular Needs

Chapter 3         Effective Strategies for Teaching Beginning Reading

Chapter 4         Effective Strategies for Teaching Reading Comprehension

Chapter 5         Effective Strategies for Teaching Writing

Chapter 6         Effective Strategies for Teaching Mathematics

Chapter 7         Effective Strategies for Teaching Science

Chapter 8         Effective Strategies for Teaching Social Studies

Appendix A      Answers to Content Questions

Appendix B      Curriculum Maps for Grades K-3 for Phonological Awareness, Alphabetic Principle, and Spelling

Appendix C      Author Note

About the Author

Michael Coyne is an associate professor in the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut. His research focuses on effective instruction and intervention for students at risk of experiencing learning difficulties.

Edward J. Kame'enui is Dean-Knight Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Outreach in the College of Education at the University of Oregon.

Douglas Carnine addresses effective teaching through a number of roles: researcher, instructional designer, teacher trainer, consultant, implementation manager and finally policy advisor.