Special Education category: 3739 books
International Perspectives on Educational Diversity and Inclusion
Studies from America, Europe and India
Language: English
Release Date: April 24, 2007
In light of new theories of multiculturalism and globalization, this insightful book compares approaches to the educational inclusion of diverse minorities– such as the ethnic and linguistic minorities in America. Drawing on their extensive experience, the contributors examine:
accounts from...
Comprehensive Multicultural Education in the 21st Century
Increasing Access in the Age of Retrenchment
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2019
Multicultural education has become its own discipline, developed on the shoulders of the work of giants who argued its merit during the attacks of opponents who believed assimilation was the purpose of state sponsored education. In an age of rising populism and nationalism throughout the Western world,...
Working With Families and Community Agencies to Support Students With Special Needs
A Practical Guide for Every Teacher
Language: English
Release Date: March 24, 2006
Teachers will find practical guidelines for collaborating with families, applying early childhood intervention, using transition services, involving community agencies and businesses, and identifying post-high school options.
by Denis Lawrence
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2006
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2006
Praise for the first edition:
`The underlying philosophy of this practical book is that raising self-esteem in pupils (including dyslexics) will lead to achievement of higher academic results and fewer behaviour problems. This book is primarily for primary and secondary teachers but would provide...
Promising Practices for Elementary Teachers
Make No Excuses!
Language: English
Release Date: December 7, 2009
Proven strategies to put struggling students on the path to success!
This book offers educators much-needed tools to break the cycle of failure for students who are unsuccessful in school. With vignettes and reflective practice scenarios and questions, this book provides:
Strategies for...
101 Tips for Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injury
Practical Advice for TBI Survivors, Caregivers, and Teachers
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2015
Kelly Bouldin Darmofal suffered a severe TBI in 1992; currently she holds a Masters in Special Education from Salem College, NC. Her memoir Lost In My Mind: Recovering From Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) tells her story of tragedy and triumph. Kelly will be teaching "TBI: An Overview for Educators"...
by Nova Bannatyne-Eng
Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2016
"Just Think, I Could Have Been Normal" is Nova Bannatyne-Eng's poignant story about growing up with cerebral palsy and, in particular, her challenges and triumphs. Nova was one of the first students with a significant disability to be integrated into, and graduate from, public school in British...
Supporting Speech, Language & Communication Needs
Working with Students Aged 11 to 19
Language: English
Release Date: September 23, 2008
Designed for all those who support older children and young adults with speech and language difficulties, this resource provides ideas, practical strategies and detailed information about the speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) of older students.
Both authors have over 20 years...
Instruction and Assessment for Struggling Writers
Evidence-Based Practices
Language: English
Release Date: May 3, 2011
This unique book focuses on how to provide effective instruction to K-12 students who find writing challenging, including English language learners and those with learning disabilities or language impairments. Prominent experts illuminate the nature of writing difficulties and offer practical suggestions...
What’s Missing
Best Practices for Teaching Students with Disabilities
Language: English
Release Date: February 2, 2017
What’s Missing describes the ten research-based practices that have proven effective in working with students with disabilities. The practices for instruction and for inclusion are detailed in individual chapters in order for the reader to select a specific practice, read information about it, review...
Gifted Education in Asia
Problems and Prospects
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2015
The book “Gifted Education in Asia: Problems and Prospects” is the first of its kind in terms of providing a critical assessment of the state of gifted education in nine representative countries or regions in Asia (Hong Kong, India, Japan, Mainland China, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea,...
Collaborative Teaching in Elementary Schools
Making the Co-Teaching Marriage Work!
Language: English
Release Date: December 7, 2009
Say “I do!” to greater learning success for students at all levels!
Based on the author’s extensive experience, this lighthearted, highly practical, and teacher-friendly resource uses the metaphor of marriage to help general education teachers and special service providers successfully...
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Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2004
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2004
Recipient of AERA Outstanding Contributions Relating Theory to Practice Award: Interpretive Scholarship for 2004
An Introduction to Consultee-Centered Consultation in the Schools
A Step-by-Step Guide to the Process and Skills
Language: English
Release Date: December 4, 2013
Drawing on historical writings about mental health consultation and on contemporary research and theory, Jonathan Sandoval lucidly explains the consultee-centered approach to consultation. The book provides an expert foundation on which to build a training program for future school-based consultants....