One Without the Other

In One Without the Other: Stories of Unity Through Diversity and Inclusion, Shelley Moore explores the changing landscape of inclusive education. Presented through real stories from her own classroom experience, this passionate and creative educator tackles such things as inclusion as a philosophy and practice, the difference between integration and inclusion, and how inclusion can work with a variety of students and abilities. Explorations of differentiation, the role of special education teachers and others, and universal design for learning all illustrate the evolving discussion on special education and teaching to all learners. This book will be of interest to all educators.

Shelley Moore has worked in both elementary and secondary schools supporting students with and without special needs in inclusive contexts in Alberta, New York, and British Columbia. She is currently an inclusive consultant in the Richmond School District, as well as various other districts and community organizations throughout the province, supporting systems, frameworks and collaborative teacher professional development that create access to education for every learner. She has presented at numerous conferences both nationally and internationally, and has developed and offered sessional courses as an instructor at Simon Fraser University, University of British Columbia and University Of British Columbia – Okanagan.

Shelley has attended the University of Alberta, Simon Fraser University and is currently a SSHRC funded PhD student at the University of British Columbia. Her research focus is on the interactions of inclusive education, curriculum and teacher professional development specifically in secondary settings. She aims to capture how students with developmental disabilities contribute and interact in curricular learning environments with their peers.