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Learn about the full spectrum of special education from the history of the field, to what types of students they'll teach, to collaborating, assessing, and instructing with the most current, first-rate information available.
- All chapters include a brief snippet of history, key characteristics of the students and prevalence data, an outline of the assessment process, service delivery options and research-based instructional practices, parent perspectives, and issues related to the disability area.
Gain perspective from reading about the real children, real families, and real professionals living special education. To put a 'face' on the field, each chapter includes authentic stories from children with disabilities, individuals who have disabilities, and from professionals who work in the field.
Benefit from a 'just-right' blend of accurate, up-to-date, research-based information presented in a reader-friendly manner. While the textbook has a strong evidence base, material is presented in a way that is neither too simple, nor too complex, and is easily understood by teacher candidates. The language used and the chapter pattern facilitates quick understanding.
Prepare for their evolving roles in education and the well being of students with disabilities through an emphasis on contemporary concepts and evidence-based practices.
- Explore the essential topics of collaboration, diversity, and cultural competence in detail. Chapter 3 is dedicated to exploring diversity in special education, offering concrete approaches for reaching diverse students. Chapter 4 is dedicated entirely to exploring modern collaborative practices in schools (co-teaching, teaming, consultation). Collaboration concepts and diversity topics are then integrated throughout the book as parts of discussions about students' educational needs and options.
- Learn about technology and its use with students with disabilities and gifts/talents. Information about valuable websites and technology applications help readers extend their knowledge and learn about the types of technologies available that are critical to student learning.

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