On the Shelf at CCBC Libraries
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How Autism Is Reshaping Special Education by Examining the topic of special education and autism touches many sensitive nerves. In conducting research for this book, it was challenging to have some people, in excellent positions to comment on the subject, agree to participate due to concern that this world would be another book that treated special education and special educators harshly. We hope that this book has not done that. At the same time, a constant examination of special education or any other aspect of American public education must go on and must be welcomed by the practitioners. If there was one mantra echoed from coast to coast throughout the research it was that special educators did not go into the profession to give children the minimum required by law, but rather they entered teaching to benefit their students as much as possible. We appreciate the special education teachers and administrators who shared their perspectives with us. In no way, regardless of the conclusions drawn or recommendations made, should this book be interpreted as a condemnation of the work of America's special educators. Many voices in this book are critical of practices and regulations that encompass special education. Other voices are critical of certain approaches to autism, and still others decry the growing political nature of special education advocacy. It takes listening to and sensitively portraying all of these voices to pain an accurate portrait of autism and special education today. Such a portrait is what we hope to offer in this book.Call Number: LC4718 .C53 2017 -
Nolo's IEP Guide by Many children have learning disabilities and it's up to parents and schools to work together to ensure that each child's unique educational needs are met. But what if the school disagrees with your goals for your child? You are at a disadvantage if you don't know the law. This book teaches you to: identify a learning disability; understand your child's rights to education; untangle eligibility rules and evaluations; prepare and make your best case to school administrators; develop IEP goals and advocate for their adoption, and explore and choose the best programs and services.Call Number: KF4209.3 .S573 2017 -
When Young Children Need Help by "Learn how to reach children who need special help. Almost anyone who works with 3- to 6-year-olds knows what it feels like to spend time with youngsters who are particularly puzzling or hard to help. When Young Children Need Help examines how early childhood educators can make sense of what is going on for such children and then use that understanding to help promote growth and mastery. Written for child care center staff, family child care providers, preschool teachers, and pre-service teachers, this book can be useful to any adult who wants to learn more about reaching the most troubling children in his or her care. When Young Children Need Help provides a framework for understanding a range of emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. It explores a process through which early childhood teachers and providers can translate their growing understanding of a child's difficulties into sensible goals for intervention. The author lays out practical strategies that help kids connect and communicate with ease, focus their attention, manage their bodies and their feelings, engage in constructive problem-solving, and experience themselves as successful friends and learners. The book suggests approaches for collaborating with parents and other caregivers and emphasizes that even when a child needs outside services and supports, what goes on in school or care remains central to making progress. Ranging from the classroom to the playground and back again, When Young Children Need Help offers its perspectives and strategies through highly engaging stories that bring challenging kids alive in all their quirky uniqueness. "Call Number: LC4801 .H54 2015 -
Building Culturally Responsive Family-School Relationships by Culturally Responsive Family-School Relationships, Second Edition, is a unique text with a fresh perspective. It presents a successful collaborative approach for working with all students families to promote learning and resolve problems throughout the early childhood and elementary school years. The underlying premise is that teachers who embrace and adapt to shifting realities can work toward true partnerships between culturally diverse communities and the schools that serve them. Taking into account economic and cultural diversity as well as exceptionality, the text thoroughly describes culturally-responsive instructional and non-instructional practices that educators can use to build family-school relationships characterized by trust, cooperation and motivation to help all children succeed in school. Grounded in research, this book balances theory and application by discussing conceptual issues and linking them to methods educators can use--making it an essential resource for all school-based practitioners, including school administrators, school counselors, and special education consultants.Call Number: LC225.3 .B769 2013 -
History of Special Education by Historical and philosophical changes in the education of students with exceptionalities / Spencer J. Salend and Laurel M. Garrick Duhaney -- History of legal and legislative acts concerned with special education / Betty Y. Ashbaker -- History of early childhood special education / Sharon Doubet and Amanda C. Quesenberry -- History of learning disabilities / Carrie Anna Courtad and Jeffrey P. Bakken -- History of intellectual disabilities / Kagendo Mutua, James Siders and Jeffrey P. Bakken -- History of speech and language impairments / Satasha L. Green and Christine M. Scott -- History of emotional and behavioral disorders / Frederick J. Brigham and Brittany L. Hott -- History of deafness and hearing impairments / C. Jonah Eleweke -- History of visual impairments / Stacy M. Kelly and Christine Clark-Bischke -- History of autism spectrum disorders / Julie A. Deisinger -- History of physical and health impairments / Barbara M. Fulk, Emily Watts and Jeffrey P. Bakken -- History of giftedness and talent development / Michelle J. McCollin -- History of traumatic brain injury / Anthony F. Rotatori and Sandra Burkhardt -- History of bilingual special education / Fabiola P. Ehlers-Zavala -- Historical and contemporary contexts, challenges, and prospects in the education of students with exceptionalities / Festus E. Obiakor.Call Number: LC3965 .H537 2011 -
How the Special Needs Brain Learns by Today's classrooms embrace students of all abilities, and David A. Sousa's latest work provides the most up-to-date information and insights on how to work effectively with each one of them.Call Number: LC4704.5 .S68 2007 -
The Legal Foundations of Special Education by 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). This collection equips educators with practical knowledge and methods that will help them to better engage students in exploring-and meeting-their fullest potential.Call Number: KF4209.3 .Y77 2006
Other Useful Guides
Streaming Videos
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Redefining Special Education and Student Support for Today's Teacher: A Culture of InclusionIn this program, special education expert Lee Ann Jung takes viewers for an inside look at inclusive excellence in action. Viewers visit several classrooms to see what real inclusion looks like and to discover how it benefits all students, with and without learning differences.
Databases
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Academic Search Premier This link opens in a new windowArticles on any subject. This is a good place to start.
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Education Journals This link opens in a new windowArticles on primary, secondary, and higher education, special education, home schooling, and adult education.
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Education Source This link opens in a new windowArticles on early childhood, primary, secondary, and higher education, and multilingual education, and health education.
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ProQuest Central This link opens in a new windowArticles on any subject. This is a good place to start.
Useful Websites
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Education Commission of the States
Education Commission of the States is the essential, indispensable member of any team addressing education policy. -
Maryland Department of Disabilities
Federal law (the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act) and Maryland state laws require that all students with disabilities be provided a “free, appropriate public education” that helps them learn and prepares them for employment and daily living. This means local public school districts will provide individualized or special education and related services to students with disabilities from birth until they leave high school. -
Maryland State Board of Education: Early Intervention and Special Education Services
Under the leadership of the State Superintendent of Schools and guidance from the Maryland State Board of Education, the Department develops and implements standards and policy for education programs from pre-kindergarten through high school. -
National Association of Special Education Teachers
The National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) is the only national membership organization dedicated solely to meeting the needs of special education teachers and those preparing for the field of special education teaching. -
National Center for Learning Disabilities
The National Center for Learning Disabilities’ Board of Directors provides essential leadership toward achieving the organization’s goals and mission of improving the lives of the 1 in 5 individuals with learning and attention issues. -
Teacher Vision
Since 1999, TeacherVision has offered innovative and reputable resources and thought leadership for K-12 teachers.
Online from CCBC Libraries
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Special Education for Young Learners with Disabilities by Special Education for Young Learners with Disabilities brings together leaders in the field of young children with disabilities, to present their ideas and research on different disability topics. Beginning with an introduction to the topic, the remaining chapters include discussions on learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, and intellectual disabilities; those who are deaf/hard of hearing; those who have visual impairments; those who have autism, severe and multiple disabilities, and traumatic brain injury; those who are culturally and linguistically diverse; those who have physical disabilities, and other health impairments. While this book focuses largely on the current climate of special education for young learners with disabilities, it also looks forward, concluding with a chapter on the future for the topic, both on a research and a practical basis. This volume of Advances in Special Educationis a fundamental resource for special education researchers, scholars, practitioners, and professionals who teach and serve young learners with disabilities.Publication Date: 2019-01-07 -
Learning Disabilities Sourcebook by Provides basic consumer health information about the signs, symptoms, and diagnosis of various learning disabilities and other conditions that impact learning, along with facts about early intervention and the special education process, advice on living with learning disabilities and handling the transition to adulthood, as well as guidelines to deal with employment issues related to learning disabilities.Publication Date: 2016-07-22 -
Diversity, Special Needs and Inclusion in Early Years Education by Instead of segregating children with special needs from the rest, Diversity, Special Needs, and Inclusion in Early Years Education argues for inclusiveness in educational institutions, through changes in curriculum and teaching methods. The book presents case studies from various countries as well as theoretical frameworks, models, approaches and projects on diversity and inclusion to effective implementation of programmes and practices for young children. Each chapter of the book has a unique contribution to understanding the aspects of inclusive education taken from international experience.Publication Date: 2015-01-12 -
Encyclopedia of Special Education, 4 Volume Set by The highly acclaimed Encyclopedia of Special Education addresses issues of importance ranging from theory to practice and is a critical reference for researchers as well as those working in the special education field. This completely updated and comprehensive A-Z reference includes about 200 new entries, with increased attention given to those topics that have grown in importance since the publication of the third edition, such as technology, service delivery policies, international issues, neuropsychology, and RTI. The latest editions of assessment instruments frequently administered in special education settings are discussed.Publication Date: 2014-01-28 -
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A Guide to Special Education Advocacy by Disability law can be complex and intimidating, so how can concerned parents use it to ensure their child with a disability receives the appropriate education they are legally entitled to?. A Guide to Special Education Advocacy gives strategies for advocating for better provision of special education in schools.Publication Date: 2009-02-25 -
The Essential Special Education Guide for the Regular Education Teacher by The highly acclaimed Encyclopedia of Special Education addresses issues of importance ranging from theory to practice and is a critical reference for researchers as well as those working in the special education field. This completely updated and comprehensive A-Z reference includes about 200 new entries, with increased attention given to those topics that have grown in importance since the publication of the third edition, such as technology, service delivery policies, international issues, neuropsychology, and RTI. The latest editions of assessment instruments frequently administered in special education settings are discussed.Publication Date: 2007-06-01
