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?
Inhaltsverzeichnis
About A Practical Approach to Special Education for Every Teacher
Acknowledgements
About the Authors
Self-Assessment I
Introduction to the Fundamentals of Special Education
1. What Is Special Education?
2. Why Do We Have Special Education?
The Evolution of Special Education
Special Education Today
Protection Against Discrimination
3. Who Receives Special Education?
Special Education's Categories
4. How Many Students Receive Special Education?
Steady Growth
Reasons for Growth
The Continuing Demand for Special Educators
5. How Are Students Identified for Special Education Services?
Accommodating Students with Exceptionalities in General Education Classrooms
The Special Education Process
6. What Services Do Special Education Students Receive?
Direct Services
Indirect Services
Related Services
7. Where Are Students Taught?
Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
8. How Does Diversity Influence Special Education?
Diverse Students
Diverse Educational Settings
9. What About Students Who Are Gifted and Talented?
Intellectual Ability
Creative Ability
Specific Academic Ability
Leadership Ability
Ability in the Visual and Performing Arts
Identifying Gifts and Talents
10. Special Education In Perspective
11. What Have We Learned?
Key Points
Key Vocabulary
Self-Assessment II
Answer Key for Self-Assessments
On Your Own
Resources
Books
Journals & Articles
Organizations
References
Index
