special education teachers

A first-hand account by a special education teacher about five children in her classroom with a variety of needs and disabilities.

"[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.

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.

Tory Hayden, an educational psychologist and special education teacher, chronicles her experiences over the course of one school year, focusing on her work with Venus, a severely troubled seven-year-old girl.

Tory Hayden, an educational psychologist and special education teacher, chronicles her experiences over the course of one school year, focusing on her work with Venus, a severely troubled seven-year-old girl.