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9780134984339

Exceptional Lives Practice, Progress, & Dignity in Today's Schools

by Turnbull, Ann; Turnbull, H. Rutherford; Wehmeyer, Michael L.; Shogren, Karrie A
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    9780134984339

  • ISBN10:

    0134984331

  • Edition: 9th
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2019-03-01
  • Publisher: Pearson
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About This Book

Exceptional Lives: Practice, Progress, & Dignity in Today's Schools

ISBN: 9780134984339

Exceptional Lives: Practice, Progress, & Dignity in Today's Schools is a comprehensive textbook designed for students and educators in the field of special education. This book has been a go-to resource for over a decade, offering a detailed exploration of the rewards, challenges, and triumphs involved in special education today.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and educators in special education courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the principles of inclusion and support for students with disabilities, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of special education practices.

History and Editions

The 9th edition of Exceptional Lives has been updated to address the latest research and discussions on inclusion of students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment. This edition includes new chapters that examine educational progress and long-term outcomes, school-wide supports, cross-cutting instructional approaches, and diversity and social justice. The book pairs real-life stories about children, their families, and their educators with the most recent evidence-based research, providing a comprehensive view of the field.

Author and Other Works

The authors of Exceptional Lives include Ann Turnbull, H. Rutherford Turnbull, Michael L. Wehmeyer, and Karrie A. Shogren. Ann Turnbull is known for her engaging writing style that focuses on real students, real stories, and real solutions. The book is part of a series that aims to provide practical insights into special education practices.

Key Features

  • Real-Life Stories: The book pairs real-life stories with evidence-based research to provide a comprehensive understanding of special education.
  • Inclusion Focus: It emphasizes the importance of including students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.
  • Ethical Principle of Dignity: The book highlights the ethical principle of dignity in educational settings.
  • Interactive Digital Learning Experience: Available with MyLab Education, which includes interactive digital tools for students.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

  • 9780134984339: The primary ISBN for the 9th edition of Exceptional Lives.
  • 9780134893631: Exceptional Lives plus MyLab Education with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package.
  • 9780134984322: MyLab Education with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Exceptional Lives.

Publication Details

  • Publisher: Pearson
  • Publication Date: June 30, 2020
  • Number of Pages: Not specified
  • Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

  • The book is available in various formats, including eTextbook and paperback.
  • It is also available with MyLab Education, which includes interactive digital tools for students.

Related ISBNs:

  • 0134893638 / 9780134893631: Exceptional Lives plus MyLab Education with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package
  • 0134984323 / 9780134984322: MyLab Education with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Exceptional Lives
  • 0134984331 / 9780134984339: Exceptional Lives: Practice, Progress, & Dignity in Today’s Schools

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Exceptional Lives, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.


The 9th Edition highlights the important themes of ensuring students’ progress using research-based instruction and the ethical principle of dignity. New chapters examine educational progress and long-term outcomes; school-wide supports; cross-cutting instructional approaches; and diversity and social justice. With its focus on real students, stories, and solutions, Exceptional Lives gives readers a comprehensive view of the rewards, challenges, and triumphs involved in special education today.

Also available with MyLab Education
By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. MyLab Education gives teacher candidates opportunities to apply theory to practice — better preparing them for success in their future classrooms.

Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab Education does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab Education, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.

If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab Education, search for:

0134893638 / 9780134893631 Exceptional Lives: Practice, Progress, & Dignity in Today’s Schools plus MyLab Education with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package
Package consists of:
  • 0134984323 / 9780134984322 MyLab Education with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Exceptional Lives: Practice, Progress, & Dignity in Today’s Schools
  • 0134984331 / 9780134984339 Exceptional Lives: Practice, Progress, & Dignity in Today’s Schools

Table of Contents

1. The Purposes, People, and Law of Special Education
2. Disability and Cultural Justice
3. Today’s Families and Their Partnerships with Professionals
4. Ensuring Educational Progress
5. School-wide Systems of Supports
6. Cross-cutting Instructional Approaches
7. Students with Learning Disabilities
8. Students with Speech and Language Disorders
9. Students with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders
10. Students with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
11. Students with Intellectual Disability
12. Students with Autism
13. Students with Multiple Disabilities and Traumatic Brain Injury
14. Students with Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairments
15. Students with Hearing Impairments
16. Students with Visual Impairments
17. Students Who Are Gifted and Talented 

Supplemental Materials

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The Used, Rental and eBook copies of this book are not guaranteed to include any supplemental materials. Typically, only the book itself is included. This is true even if the title states it includes any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

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