A Teacher's Guide to Special Education: A Teacher's Guide to Special Education

by David F Bateman, Jenifer L. Cline

Despite the prevalence of students with disabilities in the general education classroom, few teachers receive training on how to meet these students' needs or how to navigate Despite the prevalence of students with disabilities in the general education classroom, few teachers receive training on how to meet these students' needs or how to navigate the legally mandated processes enumerated in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). What is their role? What are their responsibilities? What are the roles and rights of parents? And what must all teachers do to ensure that students with disabilities and other special needs receive the quality education they're entitled to? In this practical reference, David F. Bateman—bestselling author of A Principal's Guide to Special Education —and special education administrator Jenifer L. Cline clarify what general education teachers need to know about special education law and processes and provide a guide to instructional best practices for the inclusive classroom. Topics covered include The breadth of coverage in this book, along with its practical examples, action steps, and appendixes covering key terms and definitions will provide the foundation all K–12 teachers need to successfully instruct and support students receiving special education services. It's an indispensable resource for every general education classroom. the legally mandated processes enumerated in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). What is their role? What are their responsibilities? What are the roles and rights of parents? And what must all teachers do to ensure that students with disabilities and other special needs receive the quality education they're entitled to? In this practical reference, David F. Bateman—bestselling author of A Principal's Guide to Special Education —and special education administrator Jenifer L. Cline clarify what general education teachers need to know about special education law and processes and provide a guide to instructional best practices for the inclusive classroom. Topics covered include The breadth of coverage in this book, along with its practical examples, action steps, and appendixes covering key terms and definitions will provide the foundation all K–12 teachers need to successfully instruct and support students receiving special education services. It's an indispensable resource for every general education classroom.

Genres: Education, Nonfiction

190 pages, Paperback

Published June 27, 2016

Reviews

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is very practical and useful for all teachers. I love that this book is written for general education teachers and focuses on what these teachers need to know. The information is presented in a very straightforward manner with bullet-ed lists and overviews of all the main points. As a result, you can easily pick up this book to look up any information you need to know; this is ideal for new teachers.

[RandomScholar · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has a lot of good strategies and realistic scenarios that one may encounter when they are working with students that have special needs and behavior problems.

[Julie H · Rating 3 out of 5]

Required reading for an online course. Finished the book, now to finish the course.

[lucy Ü · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really great resource for general education teachers about how to work with children in special education and the ins-and-outs of the special education realm.

[Clara Troltenier (Support Modest Behaviour) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Only read bits and pieces to enhance my knowledge of special education.

[Amanda Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great for general education teachers. Perfect for beginning teachers and a good refresher for veteran teachers.

[Sydney Sandell · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book very informative. I learned so much on how to support and teach students with disabilities.

[Lena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read for class

A really great introduction to special education. This book was super informative and good place to start for general educators to understand special ed and the legal background.