Algozzine, Bob

The Fundamentals of special education : a practical guide for every teacher / Bob Algozzine and Jim Ysseldyke - Thousand Oaks, California : Corwin Press, c2006 - xii, 90 pages ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. What is special education? -- 2. Why do we have special education? -- 3. Who receives special education? -- 4. How many students receive special education? -- 5. How are students identified for special education services? -- 6. What services do special education students receive? -- 7. Where are students taught? -- 8. How does diversity influence special education? -- 9. What about students who are gifted and talented? -- 10. Special education in perspective -- 11. What have we learned?

This guide highlights major concepts in special education―from disability categories, identification issues, and IEPs to appropriate learning environments and the roles general and special educators play.

9781412938945


SPECIAL EDUCATION

LC 3981 .A663 2006