Special Education Almanac

An essential resource for anyone working in the field of special educationThe Special Education Almanac serves as a practical, comprehensive reference that supports the everyday needs of professionals working in the field. Written by recognized experts from various areas of special education, this handy resource puts up-to-date information covering a wide range of special education topics and applications into a single, highly accessible toolbox filled with summaries, tips, examples, best practices, and references to the latest research.Topics covered include: Special education teaching strategies Educational and psychological measurement and testing, including test descriptions and reviews Crisis intervention and students with special needs Special education case law Childhood disorders Special education associations, publishers, Web sites, acronyms, journals, and other resources Special education biographies Positive behavioral support Self-determination for the special education student Creativity and the special education student Individualized education programs Psychoactive medications Instruction and assessment of culturally and linguistically diverse studentsAn essential guide for anyone working in special education or planning a career in this challenging field, The Special Education Almanac is an important resource for today's proven practices and critical information.Fletcher-Janzen, Elaine is the author of 'Special Education Almanac ', published 2005 under ISBN 9780471677970 and ISBN 0471677973.