Introduction to Special Education Making A Difference

by ;
Edition: 7th
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2009-01-23
Publisher(s): Pearson
  • Free Shipping Icon

    This Item Qualifies for Free Shipping!*

    *Excludes marketplace orders.

  • Buyback Icon We Buy This Book Back!
    In-Store Credit: $1.05
    Check/Direct Deposit: $1.00
List Price: $258.97

Buy New

Arriving Soon. Will ship when available.
$246.64

Buy Used

In stock
$184.98

Rent Textbook

Select for Price
There was a problem. Please try again later.

eTextbook

We're Sorry
Not Available

How Marketplace Works:

  • This item is offered by an independent seller and not shipped from our warehouse
  • Item details like edition and cover design may differ from our description; see seller's comments before ordering.
  • Sellers much confirm and ship within two business days; otherwise, the order will be cancelled and refunded.
  • Marketplace purchases cannot be returned to eCampus.com. Contact the seller directly for inquiries; if no response within two days, contact customer service.
  • Additional shipping costs apply to Marketplace purchases. Review shipping costs at checkout.

Summary

The seventh edition of Introduction to Special Education; Making a Difference, reflects a vision of what all schools should provide to students with special needs: schooling that is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals with special needs and their families. When educators use proven and best practices, the end-result will be an accountable and responsive education system where every student succeeds.

Table of Contents

Disabilities and Special Education: Making a Difference
Disablity and Social Justice
Disablities and Students
Making a Difference Through Special Education
Emerging Trends: Differentiating for All
Summary
Individualized Special Education Programs: Planning and Delivering Services
Access to the General Education Curriculum
Settings, Services, and Personnel
The IEP Process
Tools for Individualized Programs
Evaluating Progress and Revising Programs
Summary
Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
Where Wersquo;ve Been hellip; on the Horizon
Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Defined
Characteristics
Prevalence
Causes and Prevention
Assessment
Early Intervention
Teaching Diverse Students with Disabilities
Transition
Collaboration
Partnerships with Families and Communities
Summary
Speech or Language Impairments
Where Wersquo;ve Been hellip; Whatrsquo;s on the Horizon
Speech or Language Impairments Defined
Characteristics
Prevalence
Causes and Prevention
Assessment
Early Intervention
Teaching Students with Speech or Language Impairments
Transition
Collaboration
Partnerships with Families and Communities
Summary
Learning Disabilities
Where Wersquo;ve Been hellip; Whatrsquo;s on the Horizon

function goToMP() { //scrollTo('mp-listing'); } function seeMPPrices() { // if ($('#mp-listings').html() == '') loadContent("/mp/include/listings", "GET", "scrollto=1&sd=1&isbn=9780205600564&sort=&bookdetail=1", "mp-listings", "mp-listings-loading", "mp-listings-failed", null, 30000, false, goToMP, null, null); //else // goToMP(); } $(document).ready(function () { seeMPPrices(); });

An electronic version of this book is available through VitalSource.

This book is viewable on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and most smartphones.

By purchasing, you will be able to view this book online, as well as download it, for the chosen number of days.

Digital License

You are licensing a digital product for a set duration. Durations are set forth in the product description, with "Lifetime" typically meaning five (5) years of online access and permanent download to a supported device. All licenses are non-transferable.

More details can be found here.

A downloadable version of this book is available through the eCampus Reader or compatible Adobe readers.

Applications are available on iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and Windows Mobile platforms.

Please view the compatibility matrix prior to purchase.