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Direct linkTorres, Tera, Ed.; Barber, Catherine R., Ed. – Charles C. Thomas, Publisher, Ltd, 2017
Special education law and practice have undergone profound transformation over the past 50 years. Students with disabilities are now more likely to receive a free and appropriate education in the least restrictive environment possible; however, the ideals of the law have not always been manifested in effective practice. Although special education…
Descriptors: Special Education, Disabilities, Case Studies, Disability Identification
Peer reviewedEpler, Pam L., Ed. – IGI Global, 2018
Diverse learners with particular needs require a specialized curriculum that will help them develop socially and intellectually. As educational technologies and theoretical approaches to learning continue to advance, so do the opportunities for exceptional children. "Instructional Strategies in General Education and Putting the Individuals…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Regular and Special Education Relationship, Students with Disabilities, Disabilities
Murawski, Wendy W., Ed.; Scott, Kathy Lynn, Ed. – Corwin, 2017
Today's teachers, especially the many who work with students with special needs, are pressed to know a little something about everything. Expertise is needed in different content and pedagogical areas, but knowledge of different types of disabilities is required as well. Wendy Murawski and Kathy Lynn Scott have assembled another reader-friendly…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Students, Mathematics Instruction, Reading Instruction
Goldstein, Sam, Ed.; Reynolds, Cecil R., Ed. – Guilford Press, 2010
Recognized as the definitive reference in the field, this book addresses a broad range of biologically based disorders that affect children's learning and development. Leading authorities review the genetics of each disorder; its course and outcome; associated developmental, cognitive, and psychosocial challenges; and what clinicians and educators…
Descriptors: Neurological Impairments, Learning Problems, Behavior Problems, Genetics
Wehmeyer, Michael L., Ed.; Webb, Kristine W., Ed. – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2011
Transition from secondary education to adulthood represents a period during which adolescents with disabilities face multiple responsibilities and changing roles that include establishing independence, attending postsecondary education or training, developing social networks, choosing a career, participating in their communities, and managing…
Descriptors: Transitional Programs, Learning Disabilities, Secondary School Students, Guides
Download full textOsguthorpe, Russell T.; And Others – 1985
Nine papers examine aspects of reverse-role tutoring in which students with handicaps are taught to tutor their non-handicapped peers. In the first, implementation strategies are discussed for conducting tutoring projects in special education. The second paper reports on a study in which 64 handicapped tutors demonstrated significant increases in…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Cross Age Teaching, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Hansen, Cheryl L., Ed.; Haring, Norris G., Ed. – 1980
The document contains seven papers from the Child Assessment Topical Workshop designed to raise participant awareness of basic assessment issues involved in screening, placement, and measurement of daily performance; to provide specific information about the assessment process, including collecting, organizing, analyzing, and using data; and to…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Decision Making, Diagnostic Tests, Disabilities
Melnick, Curtis C., Ed. – 1982
The monograph presents 12 papers on aspects of retraining College of Education faculty regarding mainstreaming of handicapped children. Papers grew out of the 5 A's Dean's Grant (Awareness, Access, Appropriateness, Assessment, and Accountability) at Roosevelt University. The following titles and authors are represented: "On Loving the Unlovable"…
Descriptors: Counselor Role, Disabilities, Games, Learning Disabilities
Price, Jane W., Ed. – 1981
One of five volumes devoted to teaching content subjects to the handicapped, the book addresses ways in which elementary and secondary regular class teachers have successfully worked with mainstreamed students in English. The following titles and authors are included: "Chris Learns to Read" (E. Roake); "Working Together" (B. Bodner-Johnson);…
Descriptors: Content Area Reading, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, English Instruction
Brockmann, Ellen M., Ed. – 1981
One of five volumes intended to help teachers of mainstreamed handicapped students, the book presents twelve papers on teaching mathematics. Eight papers address instructional techniques for basic skills and problem solving: "Modalities--One Technique to Mainstream in Mathematics Instruction" (G. Rossi); "Computation Errors--Are We Treating A…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Calculators, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Jones, Reginald L., Ed. – 1984
Twelve papers address issues of attitudes towards handicapped persons. The authors were invited to summarize and critically evaluate the literature in their area of expertise, including their own research. Contributions touch on measurement and methodological issues as well as other topics. The following papers are included: "Attitudes and…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Ramos, Manuel, Ed.; Vallandingham, Dick, Ed. – 1997
This monograph addresses issues confronted by the college or university academic adviser working with students who have disabilities. Included are 12 author contributed chapters: (1) "Advising Students with Disabilities--Is There a Difference?" (Manual "Buddy" Ramos); (2) "The 504/ADA as a Philosophical Basis for Advising Students" (Edward L.…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Career Counseling, Civil Rights Legislation, College Students
Burrello, Leonard C.; And Others – 1988
This guide is designed to assist principals in the supervision of special education programs in their schools. The first of seven papers, by Ann Schnepf and Linda DeClue, offers a general overview of supervisory practices pertaining to special education. Subsequent papers review specific categories of students with disabilities and the supervision…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Communication Disorders, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Meyen, Edward L., Ed.; And Others – 1993
This book presents 17 selected papers from recent issues of the journal, "Focus on Exceptional Children," concerning current and emerging challenges facing the field of special education. The book is organized in two parts. Part 1, "Contemporary Challenges," includes the following articles: "Transitions in Early Childhood Special Education: Issues…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development, Delivery Systems, Disabilities
Roice, G. Robert, Ed. – 1981
One of five volumes intended to help teachers of mainstreamed handicapped students, the book presents twelve papers on physical education instruction. The following titles and authors are included: "The Heartbreak of Kickball, Dodgeball, and Drop the Hankie--Elementary School Physical Education--The Bases for the Basics" (R. Benton); "Shared…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Deafness, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
