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In The Fundamentals of Special Education, authors Bob Algozzine and Jim Ysseldyke highlight the major concepts in special education, providing readers with a better understanding of the field, from disability categories and statistics to appropriate learning environments. Including a pre-test, post-test, and key vocabulary terms, this practical guide answers the many questions educators have about special education, including o What is "special education" exactly, and why do we have it? o How many students receive special education services and who are they? o How are students identified for special education services? o Where are students with disabilities taught? o What is an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)? o What roles do general and special education teachers play in addressing the needs of students with disabilities, and how do their responsibilities overlap? o How does diversity influence special education? o What about students who are gifted and/or talented?

When determining whether or not a student should receive special education services, what the specific nature of the student's instruction should be, or the extent to which a student is making educational progress, it is critical to know not only what sort of assessment method is most appropriate, but how, when, and where it should be administered. Including a pre-test, post-test, and key vocabulary terms, Effective Assessment for Students With Special Needs helps educators make these weighty decisions with highly practical information such as: o Formal and informal methods of data collection o When to use various assessment practices and what they can show an evaluator o Standards for conducting assessments to ensure accuracy o Using data to make decisions about the education of students with disabilities and those who are gifted and talented

With the right modifications, students with sensory disabilities that affect how well they see and/or hear can participate fully in general education classes alongside their peers. Teaching Students With Sensory Disabilities discusses the defining characteristics and specific needs of students who are deaf, blind, or deaf-and-blind. Offering numerous practical classroom management tips and surprisingly easy instruction adjustments, this valuable resource shows teachers how they can teach in a highly effective manner that will foster the independence of students with visual and hearing impairments in the general education classroom. Including a pre-test, post-test, and key vocabulary terms, this highly informative guide discusses everything educators need to know about students with sensory disabilities, including: o Cognitive characteristics and issues o Academic characteristics and issues o Physical characteristics and issues o Behavioural characteristics and issues o Communication characteristics and issues

Learn the best methods for teaching students with disabilities in an inclusive classroom! In today's classrooms, teachers must meet the educational needs of students of all ability levels, including students with disabilities. This invaluable resource offers elementary and secondary teachers a deeper awareness of "what works" when teaching students with disabilities in general education classrooms. Grounded in extensive special education research, this book will enlighten teachers with a greater understanding of special education students and how to teach them successfully. For teaching students with the most common disabilities in classes with their nondisabled peers, general and special education teachers alike will get the most current information on issues such as: o Developing Individualized Education Programs o Teaching reading successfully o Managing behaviour and motivating students o Organizing classrooms and lessons effectively o Using cognitive strategies successfully o Making appropriate accommodations and modifications o Assessing students, grading, and collecting data o Working with parents and families o Collaborating with other teachers and parents Rooted in the best research and practice, this essential resource demonstrates how to teach inclusive classes successfully.

Learn the best methods for teaching students with disabilities in an inclusive classroom! In today's classrooms, teachers must meet the educational needs of students of all ability levels, including students with disabilities. This invaluable resource offers elementary and secondary teachers a deeper awareness of "what works" when teaching students with disabilities in general education classrooms. Grounded in extensive special education research, this book will enlighten teachers with a greater understanding of special education students and how to teach them successfully. For teaching students with the most common disabilities in classes with their nondisabled peers, general and special education teachers alike will get the most current information on issues such as: o Developing Individualized Education Programs o Teaching reading successfully o Managing behaviour and motivating students o Organizing classrooms and lessons effectively o Using cognitive strategies successfully o Making appropriate accommodations and modifications o Assessing students, grading, and collecting data o Working with parents and families o Collaborating with other teachers and parents Rooted in the best research and practice, this essential resource demonstrates how to teach inclusive classes successfully.

Federal and state laws, combined with a number of important court cases, have brought major reforms in special education. But laws, rules, and regulations are always changing. Practices that were followed yesterday may be illegal today. How can you be sure you are complying with the law? The Legal Foundations of Special Education summarizes landmark court cases and provides an overview of the most influential laws affecting special education services, including the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), its 2004 reauthorization, and the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). Highlights of this helpful guide to special education law include: o Key vocabulary terms o Summaries of the court cases and laws that affect every general and special educator o A pre-test and post-test to help readers assess their understanding of current legal terms and practices This book is also available as part of: A Practical Approach to Special Education for Every Teacher: The 13-Book Collection This collection equips educators with practical knowledge and methods that will help them to better engage students in exploring - and meeting - their fullest potential.

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This book helps the new teacher to survive the first year of teaching and wind up happy, wiser and still sane! Can I teach the way I believe is best for my students? How can I get it all done? The worries, concerns and questions of first-year educators can be overwhelming and eventually lead to teachers leaving the profession. This candid look at the pressures and surprises of the first year of teaching provides the new teacher with guidance and advice that is full of encouragement, humour, and practical ideas, all based on real first-year experiences. This guidebook emphasizes the aspects of teaching that college professors don't teach. Authors Stacey Jarvis and Bob Algozzine take a realistic approach to the unforeseen pitfalls that new teachers face, focusing on the major concerns of novice teachers: o Controlling workload, managing time and overcoming fatigue; o Forming strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues; o Maintaining autonomy and control of teaching style and methods.

Looks at the pressures of the first year of teaching and emphasizes the aspects of teaching not covered in college, including controlling workload, forming relationships, managing time, and maintaining automomy of teaching style.