This text is designed to accompany SPE 3374: Assessment in Special Education, a course for undergraduates in a licensure program. The book contains lecture notes, outlines, fundamental assessment... More > principles, standards for ethical behavior, formats for reports, several case studies, exercises, and other material for class. In addition, there is a section on disability categories and legal cases.< Less
A manual to accompany a course in assesment for preservice teachers. The volume contains information about assessment, reading manuals, practice exercises in basic statistics, CBM and data decision... More > rules, and case studies.< Less
After a deadly crash, high-school student Sam Appleton awakens to find everyone treating him as if he has a mental handicap. Even though he didn‘t really have brain damage, he follows along and... More > quickly finds himself in a frightening and appalling place: the world of a mentally handicapped individual.
Sam makes friends -- some from his special education class and others from the general population. But his work to unite his classmates is met with significant resistance from students and some parents.
Benjamin Archambault writes beautiful characters and keeps things relevant and entertaining with this important work about social justice. This book has been used in college classrooms and read in private collections. It is appropriate for high school aged children through adult.< Less
This book seeks to ask if special education is still relevant in the US. And if it is still relevant should it remain the same, or should it be changed to meet the current standards and the future... More > common standards that the Obama administration is seeking to add in the next year or so?< Less
Behind the Walls of Special Education was designed to provide parents and educators solutions to problems through the eyes of a School Psychologist. This is accomplished by providing the reader with... More > authentic scenarios that you cannot learn from a textbook. This is your on the job training. The scenarios cover a range of students from elementary through high school. In a story like fashion, several disabilities are addressed including ADHD, Autism, Emotional, and Learning Disabilities. Additional topics are school violence, and a host of behavioral/ discipline concerns. I also walk you through IEP, Manifestation, and Due Process Hearings. Most importantly, throughout the scenarios, there are solutions to the problems that the characters face. In the end, there are additional interventions and suggestions. Overall, this book is great for anyone who needs a better understanding of the Special Education process and how to help children. In the end, you will be well prepared for what goes on behind that wall.< Less
