special education

Examines the attributes, modifications, learning strategies, career paths and resources, for special needs students, including learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, intellectual disabilities, and emotional and behavioral disorders.

"[This book was written to] clarify what general education teachers need to know about special education law and processes and provide a guide to instructional best practices for the inclusive classroom. Topics covered include the pre-referral, referral, and evaluation processes; individualized education programs (IEPs) and the parties involved; accommodations for students who do not quality for special education, including those covered by Section 504; transition from preK to K-12 and from high school to postschool life; classroom management and student behavior [and more]"--Provided by publisher.

"[A] book for kids in special education that gives them tools and strategies to deal with their concerns about special ed, cope with challenges, and see the benefits of special education. Includes stories from real kids, explanations of IEPs and 504 plans, and reproducible forms. A parent section addresses common questions"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an overview of No Child Left Behind legislation and the Individuals with Disabilities Improvement Act, and presents related case studies with discussion questions and activities.

Eighteen essays by teacher-researchers and university researchers examine various facets of literacy education for students labelled "special needs"; includes case studies.

An introductory textbook for special education courses covering topics including learning disabilities, ADHD, mental retardation, emotional, behavioral, speech, language, and autism spectrum disorders.

Presents twenty debates by leading educators and policy experts on special education issues such as discipline, mainstreaming, and disabilities.

Focuses on the character requirements of special education teachers. Discusses integrity, compassion, justice, responsibility, courage, self-discipline, and citizenship. Includes inspirational quotes, photographs, sidebars, a glossary, and further resources.