Publisher's Synopsis
Exceptional Children and Public School Policy: Including a Mental Survey of the New Haven Elementary Schools is a book written by Arnold Lucius Gesell in 1921. The book focuses on the education of exceptional children in public schools, including those with disabilities or special needs. Gesell argues that these children should be given special attention and accommodations in order to ensure that they receive a quality education. The book also includes a mental survey of the New Haven elementary schools, which Gesell conducted in order to determine the mental abilities of the students. This survey was groundbreaking at the time and helped to shape modern education policy. Throughout the book, Gesell provides insights into the challenges faced by exceptional children in public schools and offers practical solutions for addressing these challenges. He also discusses the role of parents, teachers, and policymakers in ensuring that all children receive a quality education. Overall, Exceptional Children and Public School Policy is a seminal work in the field of education and remains relevant today as educators continue to strive to meet the needs of all students.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
