Publisher's Synopsis
An essential resource for anyone working in the field of special education
The Special Education Almanac serves as a practical, comprehensive reference that supports the everyday needs of professionals working in the field. Written by recognized experts from various areas of special education, this handy resource puts up–to–date information covering a wide range of special education topics and applications into a single, highly accessible toolbox filled with summaries, tips, examples, best practices, and references to the latest research.
Topics covered include:
- Special education teaching strategies
- Educational and psychological measurement and testing, including test descriptions and reviews
- Crisis intervention and students with special needs
- Special education case law
- Childhood disorders
- Special education associations, publishers, Web sites, acronyms, journals, and other resources
- Special education biographies
- Positive behavioral support
- Self–determination for the special education student
- Creativity and the special education student
- Individualized education programs
- Psychoactive medications
- Instruction and assessment of culturally and linguistically diverse students
An essential guide for anyone working in special education or planning a career in this challenging field, The Special Education Almanac is an important resource for today′s proven practices and critical information.
