Foundational information balances with real world application to provide the most applied text available on how to understand and best use effective practices for successful inclusive classrooms. With a sharpened focus and an improved organization, the new 3rd Edition of this popular applied text examines the foundations of successful inclusion, provides information on how to meet the needs of all students in brief, cross-categorical chapters, and offers effective, field-tested, evidence-based practices to help teachers make a seamless transition from theory to practice in the classroom. The new edition includes Deepen Your Knowledge features, a full chapter on students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and new chapters on effective strategies for addressing the needs of students with severe disabilities, effective strategies for providing effective mathematics instruction for students in inclusive classrooms, and the four key pillars associated with successful implementation of inclusive practices. Also included are 68 step-by-step strategies for improving outcomes for students with disabilities and others who struggle in school. Invigorate learning with the Enhanced Pearson eTextThe Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content with the following multimedia features: Embedded videos in each chapter illustrate key concepts and strategies.