Exceptional Lives : Special Education in Today's Schools

by Turnbull, Ann; Turnbull, H. Rutherford; Wehmeyer, Michael L.

• ISBN13: 9780135026960
• ISBN10: 0135026962
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-12-28
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

Through real-life stories about children, their families, and their teachers, and through the use of the most recent evidence-based research on special education, this important book provides students with a comprehensive introduction to special education and its relationship to general education. The sixth edition provides this experience within the framework of three guiding themes: Inclusion, Partnerships, and Universal Design for Learning. Long noted for its focus on progress in general education through inclusion, families, and parent-professional partnerships, the new sixth edition ofExceptional Lives: Special Education in Today's Schools, now includes a "Values and Outcomes" end-of-chapter feature that focuses on ideal educational results as well as IEP marginal notes that allow readers to link content to practical lessons.

Table of Contents

Overview of Todayrsquo;s Special Education	p. 2
Who Is Thomas Ellenson?	p. 2
Profile of Special Education Students and Personnel in Todayrsquo;s Schools	p. 4
Who Are the Students?	p. 5
Who Are Special Education Personnel?	p. 7
Overview of the Law and Special Education	p. 8
Two Types of Discrimination	p. 8
Judicial Decisions and Legislation	p. 9
Special Education and Studentsrsquo; Eligibility	p. 10
Components of Special Education	p. 10
IDEA: Six Principles	p. 11
Zero Reject	p. 12
Nondiscriminatory Evaluation	p. 13
Appropriate Education	p. 15
Least Restrictive Environment	p. 17
Procedural Due Process	p. 18
Parent and Student Participation	p. 19
Bringing the Six Principles Together	p. 19
Federal Funding of IDEA	p. 19
NCLB and Other Federal Laws	p. 21
No Child Left Behind Act	p. 21
Rehabilitation Act	p. 21
Tech Act	p. 23
Special Education Results
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