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Exceptional Learners by
"Exceptional Learners" is an outstanding introduction to the characteristics of exceptional learners and their education, emphasizing classroom practices as well as the psychological, sociological, and medical aspects of disabilities and giftedness. In keeping with this era of accountability, all discussions and examples of educational practices are grounded in a sound research base." "With hundreds of new references added to the 12th edition, the authors are committed to bringing the most current and credible perspectives to bear on the ever-increasing complexity of educating students with special needs in today's schools. The authors have written a text that reaches the heart as well as the mind, promoting a conviction that professionals working with exceptional learners need to develop not only a solid base of knowledge, but also a healthy attitude toward their work and the people whom they serve, and constantly challenge themselves to acquire a solid understanding of current theory, research, and practice in special education and to develop an ever more sensitive understanding of exceptional learners and their families. Note: This is the standalone book if you want the book with access to MyEducationLab Pegasus order: ISBN 0132659239 / 9780132659239 Exceptional Learners: An Introduction to Special Education with MyEducationLab Pegasus Package consists of: 0132598515 / 9780132598514 MyEducationLab Pegasus -- Access Card 0137033702 / 9780137033706 Exceptional Learners: An Introduction to Special Education
ISBN: 9780137033706Publication Date: 2010-12-27
Introduction to Special Education by
The seventh edition of Introduction to Special Education; Making a Difference, reflects a vision of what all schools should provide to students with special needs: schooling that is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals with special needs and their families. When educators use proven and best practices, the end-result will be an accountable and responsive education system where every student succeeds.
ISBN: 9780205600564Publication Date: 2009-01-23
From Integration to Inclusion by
Since Margret A. Winzer wrote her landmark work"The History of Special Education," much has transpired in this field, which she again has captured in a remarkable display of scholarship. Winzer s new study"From Integration to Inclusion: A History of Special Education in the 20th Century"focuses chiefly on the significant events of the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries in the United States and Canada. Its key dynamics consist of a retrospective overview of the paradigms that emerged from and shaped special education; a critical assessment of past progress and reform, including failures and disappointments; and an analysis of the theoretical diversity within the discipline. In this stand-alone volume, Winzer juxtaposes the historical study of disability and of special schooling and service provision with reference to broader social systems, protocols, and practices. She documents how prevailing emotional and intellectual climates influence disability and schooling, and also takes into account the social, political, and ideological factors that affect educational theory and practice. Winzer recognizes that reform has been the Zeitgeist of the history of special education. Crucial problems such as defining exceptional conditions and separating them from one another were formulated in contexts organized along moral, theological, legislative, medical, and social dimensions. Many of these reforms failed for various reasons, which Winzer thoroughly explains in her study. Most of these reforms evolved from the long and honorable pedigree that the field of special education has possessed since its earliest antecedents, now admirably brought up to date by this outstanding work. "
ISBN: 9781563683657Publication Date: 2009-09-30
Special Education Law by
With IDEA 2004 and its accompanying regulations as its foundation, Special Education Law, Second Edition, provides the most up-to-date and accurate information on the laws affecting the field of special education today. In a highly readable format, this comprehensive book enables readers to examine current legislation from a historical perspective and to understand the evolving nature of special education legislation and how it is interpreted by case law. In the revision, readers will find these welcome additions: A new chapter on Discipline Concerns; An expanded chapter on program development covering IFSPs, the extended school year, and IEPs; Discussion of the legal requirements under NCLB and how this law intersects with the requirements of IDEA 2004; More content tied directly to the standards and competencies designated by CEC, INTASC, and PRAXIS; More pedagogical elements such as reflection questions, additional case briefs, and relevant websites for further exploration.Although the authors chose to expand the original content, they retained many of the features that made it an excellent choice for students of special education law.
ISBN: 0131175718Publication Date: 2006-01-31
