Meeting the instructional needs of exceptional students in general education classrooms is a complex process. The typical, traditional curriculum used in general education classrooms may not address these students' unique needs, particularly in the areas of behavioral and social skills. This article presents a model for teaching social and behavioral skills in the context of the general curriculum and presents the Violence is Preventable infusion approach. Teachers familiar with curriculum and thematic integration may feel comfortable including skills and content from social and behavioral areas within their regular instructional units.
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