The Truth About Special Education - A Guide for Parents and Teachers

This easy-to-read book contains a step-by-step discussion of the special education process and has hundreds of additional resources for parents including professional organizations, support groups, and useful websites.

List of contents

Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Acknowledgments Chapter 3 1 An Introduction to Special Education Chapter 4 2 The Legalities of Special Education Chapter 5 3 The Special Education Process Chapter 6 4 Developing Individualized Education Programs Chapter 7 5 Very Basic Information Regarding Common Disabilities Chapter 8 6 Collaboration and Team Building Chapter 9 7 Resources for Families, Professionals, and Individuals with Disabilities Chapter 10 Glossary Chapter 11 Bibliography Chapter 12 Index Chapter 13 About the Author

About the author

Robert Evert Cimera is an assistant professor of special education at the University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh. He was diagnosed with ADHD at an early age.

Product details

• Authors: Robert Evert Cimera
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 09.01.2003
• EAN: 9780810844858
• ISBN: 978-0-8108-4485-8
• Dimensions: 147 mm x 229 mm x 14 mm
• Weight: 349 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Special education; EDUCATION / Special Education / General, Teaching of students with different educational needs