At last, a practical guide to the what, how, when, and where of effective assessment! When determining whether or not a student should receive special education services, what the specific nature of the student's instruction should be, or the extent to which a student is making educational progress, it is critical to know not only what sort of assessment method is most appropriate, but how, when, and where it should be administered. Including a pretest, posttest, and key vocabulary terms, Effective Assessment for Students With Special Needs helps educators make these weighty decisions with highly practical information such as: Formal and informal methods of data collection When to use various assessment practices and what they can show an evaluator Standards for conducting assessments to ensure accuracy Using data to make decisions about the education of students with disabilities and those who are gifted and talented
A concise guide to the special education laws every educator needs to know! Federal and state laws, combined with a number of important court cases, have brought major reforms in special education. But laws, rules, and regulations are always changing. Practices that were followed yesterday may be illegal today. How can you be sure you are complying with the law? The Legal Foundations of Special Education summarizes landmark court cases and provides an overview of the most influential laws affecting special education services, including the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), its 2004 reauthorization, and the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). Highlights of this helpful guide to special education law include: Key vocabulary terms Summaries of the court cases and laws that affect every general and special educator A pretest and posttest to help readers assess their understanding of current legal terms and practices
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?
Practical knowledge and methods designed to help exceptional students soar! A Practical Approach to Special Education for Every Teacher: The 13-Book Collection equips educators with practical knowledge and methods that will help them to better engage students in exploring-and achieving-their fullest potential. Buy all 13 Paperback Books in Slipcase and SAVE 25%-over $64! The modules cover: *The Fundamentals of Special Education *The Legal Foundations of Special Education *Effective Assessment for Students With Special Needs*Effective Instruction for Students With Special Needs *Working With Families and Community Agencies to Support Students With Special Needs *Public Policy, School Reform, and Special Education*Teaching Students With Sensory Disabilities*Teaching Students With Medical, Physical, and Multiple Disabilities*Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities*Teaching Students With Communication Disorders*Teaching Students With Emotional Disturbance*Teaching Students With Mental Retardation *Teaching Students With Gifts and Talents
Learn how to provide targeted support to students with sensory disabilities! With the right modifications, students with sensory disabilities-impairments that affect how well they see and/or hear-can participate fully in general education classes alongside their neighbors and peers. In Teaching Students With Sensory Disabilities discusses the defining characteristics and specific needs of students who are categorized as deaf, blind, or deaf-and-blind. Offering numerous practical classroom management tips and surprisingly easy instruction adjustments, this valuable resource shows teachers how they can provide instruction in a highly effective manner that will foster the independence of students with visual and hearing impairments in the general education classroom. Including a pretest, posttest, and key vocabulary terms, this highly informative guide discusses everything educators need to know about students with sensory disabilities, including: Cognitive characteristics and issues Academic characteristics and issues Physical characteristics and issues Behavioral characteristics and issues Communication characteristics and issues
With the right modifications, students with sensory disabilities that affect how well they see and/or hear can participate fully in general education classes alongside their peers. Teaching Students With Sensory Disabilities discusses the defining characteristics and specific needs of students who are deaf, blind, or deaf-and-blind. Offering numerous practical classroom management tips and surprisingly easy instruction adjustments, this valuable resource shows teachers how they can teach in a highly effective manner that will foster the independence of students with visual and hearing impairments in the general education classroom. Including a pre-test, post-test, and key vocabulary terms, this highly informative guide discusses everything educators need to know about students with sensory disabilities, including: o Cognitive characteristics and issues o Academic characteristics and issues o Physical characteristics and issues o Behavioural characteristics and issues o Communication characteristics and issues
Learn what effective teachers do to support students with mental retardation in and out of the inclusive classroom! Students with mental retardation often struggle tremendously to complete the same tasks that many of their peers do without any difficulty-but with special assistance their struggles to learn can be highly successful. In Teaching Students With Mental Retardation, special and general educators will find highly effective strategies for enhancing the academic and social skills of students with mental retardation in their classrooms. Offering a pretest, posttest, and key vocabulary terms, this exceptional resource also discusses: Common causes of mental retardation such as genetic conditions, problems during pregnancy and birth, and health problems Diagnosing mental retardation Cognitive, academic, physical, behavioral, and communication characteristics of mental retardation Methods for improving the functional academic, social, self-care, and work skills of students with mental retardation Instructional approaches for students with severe disabilities Influential trends and issues such as prevention of mental retardation and transitioning from school to work
Discover how you can meet the needs of the gifted and talented students in your classroom! Students who are gifted and/or talented are known more for their contributions and potential contributions than any other group of students. Meeting the educational needs of these students, however, can be a tremendous challenge for those who teach them. In Teaching Students With Gifts and Talents, Bob Algozzine and Jim Ysseldyke offer educators helpful information for identifying gifted and talented students, and present effective instructional approaches-enrichment and acceleration-to ensure that these exceptional students are constantly challenged and engaged. Highlights include: A pretest and posttest to help readers assess their understanding of giftedness and how the needs of gifted and talented students are best addressed Cognitive, academic, communicational, physical, and behavioral characteristics that are associated with high-ability learners Effective instructional approaches and activities to keep gifted and talented students motivated and reaching ever-higher levels of achievement Key vocabulary terms
An informative look at the factors that influence special education policies and practices! Education in the United States is driven by excellence and equity for all students. There is a tenuous balance, however, between society's desire to provide special education services and its ability to pay for them. Authors Jim Ysseldyke and Bob Algozzine examine the current educational landscape, focusing on the delivery of cost-effective, quality services to exceptional students. Public Policy, School Reform, and Special Education demonstrates how and why special education services are driven more by social, political, and economic factors than by actual changes in education, and the ways in which society's values and beliefs affect the distribution of limited resources. Special features include: Key vocabulary terms Case studies illustrating how social, political and economic factors work together to affect special education practices A pretest and posttest to help readers assess their understanding of school reform and restructuring Helpful books, articles, and organizations for further research and support
