Special Education

The key themes in inclusion are explored through an A - Z approach covering key concepts, theories/theorists, and figures.

Examines the causes and consequences of various institutional and organizational developments, illustrates differences in forms of educational governance and social policy priorities, and highlights the evolution of social logics from segregation of students with special educational needs to their inclusion in local schools.

Provides step-by-step procedures for planning, selecting, and tailoring interventions for at-risk learners with a unique focus on how to individualize interventions using actual case examples.

Offers strategies for supporting students with special needs in mainstream schools and covers the changing nature of advisory services and the role of day and residential schools.

This volume describes the resource allocation for compulsory and special needs education for a selection of well-performing countries and regions on PISA tests.

Offers easy-to-implement strategies, recommendations, and answers to questions that help general education classroom teachers provide the best support for all students.

sparents, people with disabilities, professionals and clinicians thinking about special education advocacy with an overview of current disability law and how it works, identifying practical ways for building positive and effective relationships with schools.

Addresses the most current perspectives and issues related to learning disabilities, including legal issues, identification, assessment, effective practices and response to intervention, issues of inclusion, working with families, and teacher preparation.

Provides step-by-step instruction on how to make your pre-school setting inclusive, and provides lots of helpful reproducible resources, checklists, and practical activities.

Provides clear guidance administrators can use right away to lead a fully inclusive school where every student learns and belongs.

Provides a comprehensive discussion of special education from across the globe.

Provides relevant, practical information for new special education teachers across a broad range of topic areas.