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A guide for professionals working with children with special needs in early childhood and ECSE settings who exhibit challenging behavior. It discusses behavior in terms of culturally-based practices and how to use Skilled Dialogue to implement positive intervention and behavior support from both a developmental and cultural viewpoint.
Suitable for educators at every level, this book provides a comprehensive reference on vocabulary instruction. It is organized according to the elements of explicit instruction (what? why? when? and how?). It includes both a research-informed knowledge base and practical sample lesson models.
The Nature and Origins of Mathematical Learning Difficulties and Disabilities
Comprises a comprehensive and multidisciplinary treatment of research on mathematical learning disabilities. This book discusses empirical, theoretical, methodological, and pedagogical perspectives on this area, drawing on a range of fields including cognitive and developmental psychology, educational psychology, neuropsychology, and others.
Creating Career Opportunities for Job Seekers with Disabilities through Employer Partnerships
This work covers securing satisfying jobs for people with disabilities by fostering partnerships between employment specialists and businesses. It helps readers to understand the theoretical framework for improving career development practices through relationship building.
Effective Strategies for Teaching Students with Learning Difficulties
This book describes and explains a wide variety of techniques for helping students become better writers. The recommended writing strategies are good for all students, but are particularly helpful for children with learning disabilities and other struggling writers.
Parents will master the special education system and get their child the services they need with this empowering advocacy guide, packed with step-by-step, real-world guidance on everything from classroom observations to conflict resolution.
Both a quick-start guide and a practical resource that relates the essential skills and knowledge (setting up their classroom, behaviour management tips, etc.) that a new special educator needs as they progress throughout the novice years.
Provides basic information that special educators and administrators need to know to deliver special education services to students in the most appropriate and law-abiding way. Each chapter presents a different topic related to special education law, including working with parents and colleagues, supervising students, IEP development, behavioural ......
As a practical introductory resource for transition coordinators and secondary special education teachers, this book offers a comprehensive look at the different roles and responsibilities of stakeholders throughout transition planning. The book synthesizes evidence-based strategies and suggestions for best practice with vignettes and Tips for ......
