| Description |
x, 302 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Pt. I. Foundational Issues -- The Historical Contexts of Special Education: Framing Our Understanding of Contemporary Issues / J. David Smith -- Contemporary Legal Issues in Special Education / Mitchell L. Yell, Erik Drasgow, Renee Bradley and Troy Justesen -- Classification Issues in Special Education for English Language Learners / James R. Yates and Alba A. Ortiz -- Trends in Placement Issues / Sherman Dorn and Douglas Fuschs -- Mutlicultural Perspectives in Special Education: A Call for Responsibility in Research, Practice, and Teacher Preparation / Audrey McCray Sorrells, Gwendolyn Webb-Johnson and Brenda L. Townsend -- Pt. II. Intervention Issues -- Issues, Trends, and Challenges in Early Intervention / Melissa L. Olive and Mary A. McEvoy -- Issues in Curriculum-Based Measurement: Monitoring Instruction to Increase Student Learning / Rose M. Allinder, Lynn S. Fuchs and Douglas Fuchs -- Instructional Interventions for Students with Learning Disabilities / Sylvia Linan-Thompson -- Sustainability of Research-Based Practices: Implications for Students with Disabilities / Sharon Vaughn, Janette K. Klingner and Marie Tejero Hughes -- Trends and Issues in Behavioral Interventions / Lewis Polsgrove and Theresa Ochoa -- Transition Issues: Process, Practices, and Perspectives / James R. Patton -- Trends and Issues in Instructional and Assistive Technology / Herbert J. Rieth, Linda K. Colburn and Diane Pedrotty Bryant -- Contemporary Issues in Rehabilitation Counseling: Interface with and Implications for Special Education / James Schaller, Nancy K. Yang and Sophie Chien-Huey Chang -- Pt. III. Personnel Preparation Issues -- Teacher Education: Toward a Qualified Teacher for Every Classroom / Mary T. Brownell, Michael S. Rosenberg, Paul T. Sindelar and Deborah Deutsch Smith -- Leadership Personnel in Special Education: Can Persistent Shortage Be Resolved? / Deborah Deutsch Smith, Georgine M. Pion and Naomi Chowdhuri Tyler -- Pt. IV. Special Education Futures -- Public Policy: From Access to Accountability in Special Education / Michael L. Hardman and Katherine Nagle |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Learning disabilities -- Study and teaching.
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Children with disabilities -- Education -- United States.
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Special education -- Social aspects -- United States.
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| Author |
Sorrells, Audrey McCray.
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Rieth, Herbert J.
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Sindelar, Paul T.
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| LC no. |
2003057874 |
| ISBN |
0205340229 |
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