An informative, accessible, and interesting introduction to the ongoing story of special education. Special education is an ongoing story of people―of exceptional children, of the families of children with special needs, and of the teachers who work with them. Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education focuses on 15 experienced teachers to give readers first-person insight …
"It′s time to build a bridge between early childhood programs and the K–3 system to ensure continued success for all children. This is the ultimate how-to manual for administrators and teachers who wish to maintain and maximize the gains children make in preschool." ―Sally Wingle, Preschool Teacher Chelsea Community Preschool, MI "A great guide pointing in the right direction for sta…
Trusted by schools across the country, ELLCO helps build better literacy programs by assessing the quality of both the classroom environment and teachers' practices. With ELLCO, educators reliably gather the essential data needed for professional development and program improvement that lead to better literacy outcomes for young children. These two NEW editions of ELLCO are even better because …
The English legal system in the area of social work with the children and families can be bewildering and complex and it is vital therefore that any textbook on the subject uses case law, case studies and research to critically engage social workers and students alike. This book does just that - by ecamining, and putting into clear practical context, the current law and policy relating to socia…
Digital Learning in High-Needs Schools examines the challenges and affordances that arise when high-needs school communities integrate educational technologies into their unique settings. Although remote, blended, and networked learning are ubiquitous today, a number of cultural, economic, and political realities—from the digital divide and digital literacy to poverty and language barriers—…