Screen LibrarySpecial education : contemporary perspectives for school professionals /
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| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Edition: | IDEA 2004 Update ed. |
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| Carrier Form: | xxix, 644, [58] p. : ill. ; 29 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| ISBN: |
9780205470358 : 0205470351 |
| Index Number: | LC3981 |
| CLC: | G769.712 |
| Call Number: | G769.712/F911 |
| Contents: |
Special Features -- Key Concepts for Understanding Special Education -- What Is Special Education? -- The Core Provisions of Special Education -- Development of the Field of Special Education -- Discrimination and the Beginning of Change -- A Federal Response: Laws to Protect Students with Disabilities -- Federal Special Education Law: Accomplishments and Disappointments -- What Are the Laws for Students with Disabilities? -- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) -- Other Legislation Related to Special Education -- Who Receives Special Education? -- Prevalence of Students with Disabilities -- Special Education for Young Children -- Students Not Specifically Included in IDEA -- What Are the Recommended Practices That Characterize Today's Special Education? -- Inclusive Practices -- Accountable and Accessible Instruction -- Positive Behavior Supports -- Collaboration -- What Are the Perspectives of Parents and Families Regarding Their Children with Disabilities? -- Parents and Their Children with Disabilities -- Parent Participation in Special Education -- What Trends and Issues Are Influencing Special Education? -- No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 -- Discipline -- The Cost of Special Education -- The Personnel and Procedures of Special Education -- Who Are the Professionals Who Work in Special Education? -- Special Education Teachers -- Related Services Professionals -- Others Who Work in Special Education -- How Do Students Become Eligible to Receive Special Education Services? -- Initial Consideration of Student Problems. |