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Exceptional Learners: An Introduction to Special Education
Introduction:
The term "exceptional learners" often evokes a range of emotions and understandings. For some, it conjures images of specific learning disabilities; for others, it might encompass gifted students. This comprehensive guide aims to provide a clear, concise, and empathetic introduction to special education, clarifying who exceptional learners are, the various categories they fall under, and the support systems designed to help them thrive. We'll explore the core principles of special education, discuss common misconceptions, and highlight the importance of inclusive practices in education. Understanding exceptional learners is crucial for educators, parents, and anyone invested in creating a supportive and equitable learning environment for all children.
Understanding Exceptional Learners: Defining the Spectrum
Exceptional learners are students whose learning needs differ significantly from their peers, requiring individualized instruction and support to reach their full potential. This encompasses a broad spectrum of abilities and disabilities, including:
1. Students with Learning Disabilities:
Learning disabilities affect how individuals receive, process, store, or respond to information. These can manifest as difficulties with reading (dyslexia), writing (dysgraphia), math (dyscalculia), or attention (ADHD). It's crucial to remember that learning disabilities are not a reflection of intelligence or effort; they are neurological differences requiring specific interventions.
2. Students with Intellectual Disabilities:
Intellectual disabilities involve limitations in both intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior. This affects various aspects of daily life, including communication, social skills, and independent living. Support systems focus on maximizing independence and developing essential life skills.
3. Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders:
These students struggle with emotional regulation, social skills, and behavior management. Their challenges can manifest as anxiety, depression, aggression, or withdrawal. Specialized interventions focus on building coping mechanisms, improving social-emotional skills, and creating a supportive learning environment.
4. Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD):
ASD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors. The spectrum signifies the wide range of severity and presentation, with individuals exhibiting unique strengths and challenges. Interventions often involve behavioral therapies, social skills training, and sensory integration strategies.
5. Students with Physical Disabilities:
Physical disabilities affect mobility, dexterity, or sensory perception. These can range from mild to severe, requiring adaptive equipment, assistive technology, and individualized accommodations to ensure equal access to education.
6. Gifted and Talented Students:
While often overlooked, gifted and talented students also fall under the umbrella of exceptional learners. They possess exceptional abilities in one or more areas and require specialized instruction to nurture their potential and prevent underachievement.
The Core Principles of Special Education: Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
The cornerstone of special education is the Individualized Education Program (IEP). An IEP is a legally binding document that outlines a student's specific learning goals, accommodations, and services. It is developed collaboratively by a team including parents, educators, and related service providers (e.g., therapists, specialists). The IEP ensures that each student receives tailored support to address their unique needs and achieve their educational potential.
Key Components of an IEP:
Present Levels of Performance (PLP): A detailed assessment of the student's current academic, social, and behavioral skills.
Annual Goals: Measurable goals that the student aims to achieve within a year.
Services and Accommodations: Specific instructional strategies, support services, and accommodations needed to help the student reach their goals.
Evaluation: A plan for regularly monitoring the student's progress and making adjustments to the IEP as needed.
Inclusive Practices: Creating a Welcoming Learning Environment
The most effective approach to educating exceptional learners emphasizes inclusion. Inclusive practices aim to integrate students with disabilities into general education classrooms, fostering a sense of belonging and maximizing opportunities for peer interaction and learning. This requires collaboration, understanding, and a commitment to providing the necessary supports and accommodations within the general education setting. Inclusive classrooms benefit all students, promoting empathy, understanding, and a diverse learning environment.
Conclusion:
Exceptional learners are diverse and unique individuals with varying strengths and needs. Understanding the various categories of exceptional learners, the principles of special education, and the importance of inclusive practices is vital for creating equitable and successful learning experiences for all students. By embracing a collaborative, supportive, and individualized approach, we can empower exceptional learners to reach their full potential and thrive.
FAQs:
1. What is the difference between special education and inclusion? Special education refers to the specialized instruction and support services provided to students with disabilities. Inclusion is the practice of integrating students with disabilities into general education classrooms. Special education can be provided within an inclusive setting.
2. How are students identified as exceptional learners? Identification often begins with observations by teachers and parents, followed by formal assessments conducted by school psychologists or other specialists.
3. Who is involved in developing an IEP? The IEP team typically includes parents, educators, school psychologists, and related service providers (e.g., speech therapists, occupational therapists).
4. What types of accommodations are available for exceptional learners? Accommodations can include modified assignments, assistive technology, extra time on tests, preferential seating, and individualized instruction.
5. Where can I find more information about special education resources? Your local school district's special education department, the U.S. Department of Education's website, and various non-profit organizations dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities are excellent resources.
| exceptional learners an introduction to special education: Exceptional Learners Daniel P. Hallahan, James M. Kauffman, Paige C. Pullen, 2018-01-12 An up-to-date introduction to the characteristics of exceptional learners and their education Exceptional Learners: An Introduction to Special Education focuses on exceptional learners and classroom practices, as well as the psychological, sociological, and medical aspects of disabilities and giftedness. Based on the authors' premise that professionals working with exceptional learners need to develop not only a solid base of knowledge, but also a healthy attitude toward their work and the people whom they serve, this book is designed to reach the heart as well as the mind. It asks both general and special educators to challenge themselves to acquire a solid understanding of current theory, research, and practice in special education, and to develop an ever more sensitive understanding of exceptional learners and their families. The 14th Edition includes the new definitions of Specific Learning Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) from the American Psychiatric Association's DSM-5, along with expanded coverage of topics like Universal Design for Learning, Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Also available with MyLab Education MyLab(tm) is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. MyLab Education helps teacher candidates bridge the gap between theory and practice-better preparing them for success in their future classrooms. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab Education does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab Education, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab Education search for: 0134806379 / 9780134806372 Exceptional Learners: An Introduction to Special Education plus MyLab Education with Enhanced Pearson eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0134806921 / 9780134806921 MyLab Education with Enhanced Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Exceptional Learners: An Introduction to Special Education 013480693X / 9780134806938 Exceptional Learners: An Introduction to Special Education |
| exceptional learners an introduction to special education: Exceptional Learners Daniel P. Hallahan, James M. Kauffman, 2006 There are good reasons why Exceptional Learners has been the introductory text trusted to prepare hundreds of thousands of special education and general education teachers. Its depth, lucidity, clarity, and coherence combine to make a text appropriate for students at all levels: graduate and undergraduate, from introductory to advanced. Continuing its reputation as the standard bearer in the field for accuracy, currency, and reliability, the tenth edition increases its coverage of Autism Spectrum Disorders, collaboration and co-teaching, research-proven classroom applications, and references to professional standards (CEC and INTASC), and includes information on the 2004 IDEA reauthorization and its implications. |
| exceptional learners an introduction to special education: Exceptional Learners Daniel P. Hallahan, James M. Kauffman, 2005-04-01 There are good reasons why Exceptional Learners has been the introductory text trusted to prepare hundreds of thousands of special education and general education teachers. Its depth, lucidity, clarity, and coherence combine to make a text appropriate for students at all levels: graduate and undergraduate, from introductory to advanced. Continuing its reputation as the standard bearer in the field for accuracy, currency, and reliability, the tenth edition increases its coverage of Autism Spectrum Disorders, collaboration and co-teaching, research-proven classroom applications, and references to professional standards (CEC and INTASC), and includes information on the 2004 IDEA reauthorization and its implications. |
| exceptional learners an introduction to special education: Exceptional Children Daniel Patrick Hallahan, James M. Kauffman, 1994 |
| exceptional learners an introduction to special education: EDUCATING EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN S. K. MANGAL, 2007-08-14 Intended as a text for undergraduate and postgraduate courses (B.Ed./M.Ed.; B.A./M.A. Education) and diploma level courses in Education as well as for courses in Special Education, this compre-hensive and accessible book provides a sound base for understanding Special Children through an insightful and incisive discussion on Special Education. The text dwells on exceptional children, or children with special needs, who either suffer from various deficits or disabilities, or are gifted. Such children include the mentally retarded, the visually and hearing impaired, the emotionally disturbed, those with autism, cerebral palsy, and the deprived, as well as the gifted and the creative. This well-organized and pedagogically rich text should be extremely useful to students as well as professionals—special education teachers, those engaged in guidance and counselling, educational policy makers, and field workers, who have an abiding interest in the education of exceptional children and in special education. KEY FEATURES Includes student-friendly features like illustrations, examples, tables, and research-based experimental findings. Provides a complete picture of exceptionality, from the early years of human history to the present day. Gives case histories to practically illustrate the subject. |
| exceptional learners an introduction to special education: Special Education James M. Kauffman, Daniel P. Hallahan, Paige C. Pullen, Jeanmarie Badar, 2018-05-30 Special Education: What It Is and Why We Need It provides a thorough examination of the basic concept of special education, a discussion of specific exceptionalities, and constructive responses to common criticisms of special education. Whether you’re a teacher, school administrator, teacher-educator, or simply interested in the topic, you will learn just what special education is, who gets it or who should get it, and why it is necessary. The second edition of this brief yet powerful primer will help you build the foundation of a realistic, rational view of the basic assumptions and knowledge on which special education rests. |
| exceptional learners an introduction to special education: Exceptional Learners Daniel Patrick Hallahan, James M. Kauffman, 2005 |
| exceptional learners an introduction to special education: Exceptional Learners Daniel P. Hallahan, Melody Tankersley, James M. Kauffman, Kerri F. Martin, 2000 The eighth edition of this best-selling book in introductory special education is the most extensive overall revision in its twenty-two year history. It is a general introduction to the characteristics of exceptional persons and their education. It is written with both special education and general education students in mind. The authors' clear and concise writing style makes research and theoretical issues easily understood. In addition to factual information, readers are exposed to material that will help them explore and develop their attitudes and feelings towards persons with disabilities. Special topics boxes sprinkled throughout the text some highlight research findings and their applicability to educational practice, some discuss issues facing educators in the field, and some present the human side of having a disability. Presents practical information in strategically-placed features such as Suggestions for Teaching Students with Disabilities in the General Education Classroom boxes, Collaboration: A Key to Success boxes, and Myths vs. Facts boxes. Incorporates a new chapter on ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). Directed toward both general and special education audiences. |
| exceptional learners an introduction to special education: Handbook of Special Education James M. Kauffman, Daniel P. Hallahan, Paige Cullen Pullen, 2017-05-25 The purpose of the Handbook of Special Education is to help profile and bring greater clarity to the already sprawling and continuously expanding field of special education. To ensure consistency across the volume, chapter authors review and integrate existing research, identify strengths and weaknesses, note gaps in the literature, and discuss implications for practice and future research. The second edition has been fully updated throughout to take into account recent changes to federal laws as well as the most current academic research, and an entirely new section has been added on research methods in special education. |
| exceptional learners an introduction to special education: What Really Works With Exceptional Learners Wendy W. Murawski, Kathy Lynn Scott, 2017-01-20 Your desk reference for success with exceptional students Today’s teachers, especially the many who work with students with special needs, are pressed to know a little something about everything. Expertise is needed in different content and pedagogical areas, but knowledge of different types of disabilities is required as well. Wendy Murawski and Kathy Lynn Scott have assembled another reader-friendly What Really Works resource full of experiences and evidence-based practices to empower any educator. Each chapter is presented in an easy-access and practical format suited for busy professionals. The editors and authors examine how special educational needs affect Content areas like reading and math Specialization areas like autism and learning disabilities Pedagogical areas like culturally responsive practices and accommodations Other critical areas like legal issues, behavior challenges, and home-school collaboration As education trends promote the inclusion of students with exceptionalities, this book is the perfect resource for teachers and administrators who need to know what works...and what doesn’t. |
| exceptional learners an introduction to special education: Exceptional Learners Daniel Hallahan, James Kauffman, Paige Pullen, 2022-06-28 For introductory courses in special education. An introduction to the characteristics of exceptional learners and their education Exceptional Learners focuses on students with exceptionalities and evidence-based classroom practices that help meet their individual needs. It examines the psychological, sociological and medical aspects of disabilities and giftedness, giving all educators a solid introduction to current special education theory, research and practice. Real-world features help readers develop a more sensitive understanding of exceptional learners and their families. The 15th Edition features an enhanced focus on evidence-based content and extensive new coverage of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Hallmark features of this title Misconceptions About Exceptional Learners debunk common myths about students with exceptionalities, helping readers understand their future students more clearly. Peer Connections interviews of young adults with a disability give students a better understanding of exceptional learners later in life. Success Stories highlight the knowledge and skills special educators use in the field. How Can I Help? describes collaborations special and general education teachers can make to benefit students with disabilities. Responsive Instruction boxes offer research-based strategies for teaching students with disabilities. Up Close features individuals who serve as inspirational role models for all people, whether with a disability or not. New and updated features of this title Grounded in current research, issues, and research-based practices UPDATED: Focus on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) in schools reflects the importance of promoting equitable educational opportunities for all students. Multicultural education is considered through a JEDI lens in a thoroughly updated Ch. 3 and throughout the text. UPDATED: Evidence-based content includes over 400 new references to keep readers up to date on current research in special education and related fields. UPDATED: Coverage of identification and assessment practices provides extensive discussion of RTI's role and effectiveness in assessment along with multitiered systems of support and prevention. NEW: Up Close interviews and videos introduce Rebekah Lozano, who has traumatic brain injury, Jessica Richards, who has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, and Jerron Herman, a dancer with cerebral palsy. NEW: Coverage of the impact of COVID-19 on services for students with disabilities. The LMS-Compatible Assessment Bank streamlines assessments and grading NEW: Learning outcome quizzes, application exercises and automatically graded chapter tests can be assigned from a packaged file. Questions give students feedback and model responses based on their answers. Features of Pearson eText for the 15th Edition Learn more about Pearson eText. Video Examples, including 139 authentic classroom videos and interviews with experts in the field, expand on principles or concepts in each chapter. Video captions promote reflection, asking viewers to consider how they would respond to the situations presented. |
| exceptional learners an introduction to special education: IEPs for ELs John J. Hoover, James R. Patton, 2017-03-22 Develop and monitor high-quality IEPs for diverse learners High-quality IEPs are fundamental for guiding the educational process of and developing goals for students who require special education services. English learners (ELs) and other students with learning, emotional, or behavioral disabilities present unique challenges to educators responsible for referring, assessing, and placing them. This book guides educators through the process for creating high-quality IEPs for these K-12 learners. Readers will find: Practical guidance for developing and monitoring culturally and linguistically responsive IEPs Checklists, guides, and other reproducibles that support IEP development Case studies highlighting examples of appropriate IEPs |
| exceptional learners an introduction to special education: Behavior Solutions for the Inclusive Classroom Beth Aune, Beth Burt, Peter Gennaro, 2010 Each year there is a growing emphasis on the inclusion of students with special needs into the general education population. This book is a tool for teachers who have a student or students in their classroom whose behaviors are impeding their learning. |
| exceptional learners an introduction to special education: One Without the Other Shelley Moore, 2017-02-13 In this bestseller, Shelley Moore explores the changing landscape of inclusive education. Presented through real stories from her own classroom experience, this passionate and creative educator tackles such things as inclusion as a philosophy and practice, the difference between integration and inclusion, and how inclusion can work with a variety of students and abilities. Explorations of differentiation, the role of special education teachers and others, and universal design for learning all illustrate the evolving discussion on special education and teaching to all learners. This book will be of interest to all educators, from special ed teachers, educational assistants and resource teachers, to classroom teachers, administrators, and superintendents. |
| exceptional learners an introduction to special education: Exceptional Learners E. Paula Crowley, 1999-07 |
| exceptional learners an introduction to special education: Understanding Twice-Exceptional Learners C. Matthew Fugate, Wendy Behrens, Cecelia Boswell, 2021-11-01 Understanding Twice-Exceptional Learners offers an in-depth look at the needs and lived experiences of students who are twice-exceptional. This book: Includes detailed examinations of co-occurring disabilities commonly found in twice-exceptional populations. Features studies of ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), anxiety, OCD, and more. Bridges the divide between research about and practical strategies for teaching gifted students with learning challenges. Is Ideal for university teacher preparation courses and graduate programs. Provides strength-based strategies that focus on students' unique gifts and talents. Each chapter includes a comprehensive literature review, suggested interventions, resources for further exploration, and vignettes that highlight experiences of twice-exceptional students and the behaviors and needs that practitioners might commonly see in the classroom. |
| exceptional learners an introduction to special education: Special Education in Contemporary Society Richard M. Gargiulo, 2006 Part 1: FOUNDATIONS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION. 1. Special Education in Context: People, Concepts, and Perspectives. 2. Policies, Practices, and Programs. 3. Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and Exceptionality. 4. Parents, Families, and Exceptionality. Part 2: A STUDY OF PERSONS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. 5. Persons with Mental Retardation. 6. Persons with Learning Disabilities. 7. Persons with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. 8. Persons with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders. 9. Persons Who Are Gifted and Talented. 10. Persons with Speech and Language Disorders. 11. Persons with Hearing Impairments. 12. Persons with Visual Impairments. 13. Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder. 14. Persons with Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, and Traumatic Brain Injury. Appendix A: Federal Definitions of Disabilities. Appendix B: Sample Individualized Education Program. Appendix C: Sample Individualized Family Services Plan. Glossary. Name Index. Subject Index. |
| exceptional learners an introduction to special education: Introduction to Special Education Deborah Deutsch Smith, Naomi Chowdhuri Tyler, 2010 With Making a Difference as its central theme, the Seventh Edition of this bestselling text recognizes that more than ever before, educators have the opportunity and ability to make a real difference in the educational experiences of their students with disabilities. Students and teachers have long relied on this comprehensive overview of the field of special education and the ways in which all teachers can help students with special needs to succeed in school and reach their full potential. The text is brimming with evidence-based practices, ready-to-use teaching tips, and up-to-the minute information about technology applications and contemporary inclusive practices--all tools that teachers can use with students of all abilities, from those who struggle to the most gifted. The text uses authentic stories from real people, current news events, and examples from contemporary popular culture to examine the positive effects of over 30 years of IDEA and many years of social activism on the lives of individuals with disabilities, their families, and the educators and professionals who work with them. |
| exceptional learners an introduction to special education: The Best of Corwin: Inclusive Practices Toby J. Karten, 2011-09-21 Insights on inclusion from acclaimed authors The Best of Corwin series showcases key chapters from critically acclaimed Corwin publications for a powerful compilation of perspectives on important education issues and topics. The Best of Corwin: Inclusive Practices features a variety of stellar authors who advocate for students with special needs as integral learners who deserve a high-quality education with their peers. This compilation offers proven inclusion strategies and seamlessly translates research into pragmatic classroom applications for general and special educators. Essential topics include: Strategies for creating standards-based IEPs Proven teaching practices for reaching all learners Tools for effective co-teaching Ideas for curriculum and assessment accommodations Ways to build successful home-school partnerships The authors provide strategies that span primary and secondary grades and apply across the disciplines to capitalize upon the strengths of teachers, leaders, students, and families. Inclusion is more than a possibility when professionals possess the knowledge, skills, positive attitudes, and professional resources to help all learners achieve success. |
| exceptional learners an introduction to special education: A Principal's Guide to Special Education (3rd Edition) David F. Bateman, C. Fred Bateman, 2014-01-01 An essential handbook for educating students in the 21st century, since its initial publication A Principal's Guide to Special Education has provided guidance to school administrators seeking to meet the needs of students with disabilities. The third edition of this invaluable reference, updated in collaboration with and endorsed by the National Association of Elementary School Principals and the National Association of Secondary School Principals and incorporating the perspectives of both teachers and principals, addresses such current issues as teacher accountability and evaluation, instructional leadership, collaborative teaching and learning communities, discipline procedures for students with disabilities, and responding to students' special education needs within a standards-based environment. |
| exceptional learners an introduction to special education: Essentials of Exceptionality and Special Education Neena Dash, M. Dash, 2005 Essentials Of Exceptionality And Special Education Presents A Uniquely Practical Approach To Education As A Subject. It Provides A Well-Researched, Well-Developed In-Depth Study Material On Education. This Is A Syllabus-Based Book For B.Ed. Course, Especially Designed For The Students Of M.D. University, Kurukshetra University And J.N. University. The Book Would Be Equally Useful For B.Ed. And Jbt Students Of Other Indian Universities. The Book Aims At Inculcating In The Students The Knowledge, Skill And Attitude Which May Help Them In Efficient Handling Of The Exceptional Children In Regular Classrooms When They Step In The Noble Profession Of Teaching.The Book Contains Clarity And Coherence Of Thoughts, Simplicity In Presentation Of Facts And Lucidity Of Language, Which Combine To Make The Text All The More Appropriate For Readers At All Levels, Graduate And Undergraduate, From Introductory To Advanced. Anyone Interested In Education And Human Exceptionality Will Find This Book Highly Useful. |
| exceptional learners an introduction to special education: Assistive Technology in the Classroom Amy G. Dell, Deborah A. Newton, Jerry G. Petroff, 2016-02-22 This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. This up-to-date book shows how assistive technology can be used in all kinds of classrooms, at all grade levels, to enhance the teaching and learning of students with a wide range of disabilities. The emphasis is on the integration of assistive technology into the curriculum. It addresses the challenges teachers face when using assistive technology to teach new skills to students with disabilities, to increase their independence and productivity, and to provide them with access to the general education curriculum. The text discusses disability categories within the context of school-related tasks and technology-based solutions to avoid misleading readers into simply pairing a certain diagnosis with a certain tech tool. The new edition of Assistive Technology in the Classroom keeps readers abreast of relevant new developments in mobile devices and assistive technology through a new chapter on how to use assistive technology to create visual supports and promote positive behavior, chapter updates on available mobile devices, expanded information on Universal Design for Learning, and additional ideas and discussion on how to match technology tools to a student’s specific needs and strengths. |
| exceptional learners an introduction to special education: The Survival Guide for New Special Education Teachers Catherine Creighton Martin, Clara Hauth, 2015 This book offers practical guidance on such topics as roles and responsibilities, school environment and culture, classroom organization and management, collaboration with other professionals, and individual professional development. |
| exceptional learners an introduction to special education: Exceptional People Faith E. Andreasen, 2012-10-04 Exceptional People: Lessons Learned from Special Education Survivors is a unique work that describes disabled (exceptional) students’ and their parents’ perspectives as they journeyed through the education system. For educators, it provides a window to the souls of the children whose lives they affect on a daily basis and offers proven strategies that can be implemented immediately. For students, it describes how they can successfully overcome the embarrassment of their special education label, the humiliation of being bullied by classmates, and the discomfort felt when called “stupid” or “lazy” by their teachers. For parents, it captures their pain when they first learned their child had a disability and the fight they faced as they attempted to advocate for their child (usually not knowing their legal rights, the correct questions to ask, or the organizations available to support them). An easy read with a powerful message, ExceptionalPeople conveys significant insights through its personal stories and professional tips. |
| exceptional learners an introduction to special education: Exceptional Learners: An Introduction to Special Education Daniel E. Hallahan, James M. Kauffman, Paige C. Pullen, 2013-08-28 Exceptional Learners is an outstanding introduction to the characteristics of exceptional learners and their education, emphasizing classroom practices as well as the psychological, sociological, and medical aspects of disabilities and giftedness. In keeping with this era of accountability, all discussions and examples of educational practices are grounded in a sound research base. With hundreds of new references added to the 12th edition, the authors are committed to bringing the most current and credible perspectives to bear on the ever-increasing complexity of educating students with special needs in today's schools. The authors have written a text that reaches the heart as well as the mind, promoting a conviction that professionals working with exceptional learners need to develop not only a solid base of knowledge, but also a healthy attitude toward their work and the people whom they serve, and constantly challenge themselves to acquire a solid understanding of current theory, research, and practice in special education and to develop an ever more sensitive understanding of exceptional learners and their families. |
| exceptional learners an introduction to special education: Teaching Twice-Exceptional Learners in Today's Classroom Emily Kircher-Morris, 2021-08-25 Recognize and support twice-exceptional (2e) learners to help them succeed in school—and beyond. Twice-exceptional (2e) learners have often been misunderstood, disciplined, unchallenged, and left behind. Even as awareness of 2e learners has grown, educators are still in need of practical tools to recognize and support their twice-exceptional students. This book answers that need, providing teachers with accessible information about twice-exceptional diagnoses and suggested accommodations, modifications, and collaboration with other educational professionals. Dedicated to the needs of all 2e learners, the first part of the book covers identifying and understanding 2e students, strength-based instruction, motivation and self-regulation, and executive functioning skills. The second part details how gifted students are affected by another diagnosis, including: Specific learning disabilities ADHD Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Processing difficulties Anxiety-based diagnoses Depression and other mood disorders This book equips educators with information that will make it easier for them to advocate for their 2e students, including what they need to know about the individualized ed(more...) |
| exceptional learners an introduction to special education: Count Me In! K-5 Judy Storeygard, 2014-09-09 Between the pressure to meet standards and the overwhelming number of different learning needs of students, planning math lessons has become more complex. In this Judith Storeygard provides proven approaches to understanding the behaviors of children with special needs and effectively teaching all students. Using research-based and field-tested methodology, this book’s teaching strategies include differentiated instruction, with an emphasis on co-teaching between general educators and special educators. Included are examples from teachers who have put these techniques into practice and guidelines for reproducing their successes in your classroom. Key topics include: Strategies for teaching students with autism, ADHD, and various learning disabilities Ways to develop students’ cognitive flexibility How to help learners plan, organize and self-monitor in mathematics class A new focus on mathematical strengths and learning ability rather than on deficits and labels There are numerous resources to help teachers address literacy needs, but few address mathematics. Count Me In! will bring out the full potential in all of your students—and in you as an educator. |
| exceptional learners an introduction to special education: High-leverage Practices in Special Education Council for Exceptional Children, Collaboration for Effective Educator Development, Accountability and Reform, 2017 Special education teachers, as a significant segment of the teaching profession, came into their own with the passage of Public Law 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, in 1975. Since then, although the number of special education teachers has grown substantially it has not kept pace with the demand for their services and expertise. The roles and practice of special education teachers have continuously evolved as the complexity of struggling learners unfolded, along with the quest for how best to serve and improve outcomes for this diverse group of students. High-Leverage Practices in Special Education defines the activities that all special educators needed to be able to use in their classrooms, from Day One. HLPs are organized around four aspects of practice collaboration, assessment, social/emotional/behavioral practices, and instruction because special education teachers enact practices in these areas in integrated and reciprocal ways. The HLP Writing Team is a collaborative effort of the Council for Exceptional Children, its Teacher Education Division, and the CEEDAR Center; its members include practitioners, scholars, researchers, teacher preparation faculty, and education advocates--Amazon.com |
| exceptional learners an introduction to special education: Why Do English Learners Struggle With Reading? John J. Hoover, Leonard M. Baca, Janette K. Klingner, 2016-03-22 Make the right instructional and eligibility decisions to help your English Learners! Do your students' reading difficulties reflect language acquisition issues or a learning disability? Now in an updated second edition, this essential guide helps educators make informed choices about strategies and services to support English Learners, and includes: Nine common misconceptions that can lead to wrongful placement of students in Special Education A new chapter on evidence-based practices for success in teaching reading to students learning English Appropriate techniques to use when assessing students for special education Expanded coverage of Response to Intervention to include a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) |
| exceptional learners an introduction to special education: A Practical Approach to Special Education Administration James B. Earley, Robert J. McArdle, 2022-06-21 The goal of the authors is to share what they have learned as veteran special education administrators to assist those in the job or looking to move into the job. The comprehensiveness and complexities of the position can be and are at times overwhelming. Throughout their careers the authors made mistakes, and this book with its short chapters and conversational tone provides insight into decision-making and relationship-building. Included are tips like face-to-face interactions and classroom visitations are essential in assisting staff, students, and building principals; and topics such as the importance of parents in the process, the significance of confidentiality, due process, program development, and working with advocates. This book is a critical tool in the special education administrator's box, and provides practical and friendly advice for a difficult job-- |
| exceptional learners an introduction to special education: The Crosscultural, Language, and Academic Development Handbook Lynne T. Díaz-Rico, 2014 An up-to-date edition of a bestseller, The Crosscultural, Language, and Academic Development Handbook, 5/e guides educators in promoting academic success for the culturally and linguistically diverse learners in today's classrooms. Designed specifically for mainstream classroom teachers, the book shows clearly how second-language acquisition affects learning, and presents an excellent treatment of cultural diversity and learning styles. Included is coverage of new applications for mobile learning; the Common Core Standards; Response to Intervention; English learners with autism; educating undocumented immigrants; involving family and the community to increase academic success; adapting for English learners with special needs; and more. |
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| exceptional learners an introduction to special education: Inclusion of Learners with Exceptionalities in Canadian Schools Nancy L. Hutchinson, 2019-01-15 Inclusion of Exceptional Learners in Canadian Schools is an outstanding introduction to inclusive education in Canada. In keeping with Canada's commitment to inclusive education, this text examines positive ways of including children of all needs and abilities in the regular classroom. Author and educator, Nancy Hutchinson draws on her extensive experience educating students to help shape the skills and strategies future teachers need to create an inclusive classroom by individualizing learning for each student regardless of their exceptionality. Throughout this book you will hear the voices of exceptional children, their parents, and teachers who are working together to enhance the learning experiences of exceptional students in regular classrooms. This text is for Faculty of Education pre-service and in-service courses covering inclusion, teaching exceptional learners and teaching students with special needs; for AQ courses in special education; and for similar courses in college-level ECE programs. |
| exceptional learners an introduction to special education: Inclusion of Exceptional Learners in Canadian Schools Nancy L. Hutchinson, 2013-03-03 This title is only available as a loose-leaf version with Pearson eText, or an electronic book. Now in its fourth edition, Inclusion of Exceptional Learners in Canadian Schools is an outstanding introduction to inclusive education in Canada. In keeping with Canada’s commitment to inclusive education, this text examines positive ways of including children of all needs and abilities in the regular classroom. Author and educator, Nancy Hutchinson draws on her extensive experience educating students to help shape the skills and strategies future teachers need to create an inclusive classroom by individualizing learning for each student regardless of their exceptionality. The fourth edition is updated to include new information on legislation and provides new strategies for differentiating learning for Aboriginal students; culturally diverse students; English language learners; and students at risk for a variety of reasons, including poverty, abuse, and divorce. It provides teacher candidates with instructional approaches, approaches using universal design for learning, and differentiating assessment using examples from a range of grades, exceptionalities, and teaching subjects. Note: MyEducationLab is not included with the purchase of this product. |
| exceptional learners an introduction to special education: The Wiley Handbook of Teaching and Learning Gene E. Hall, Linda F. Quinn, Donna M. Gollnick, 2018-09-12 Provides a comprehensive reference for scholars, educators, stakeholders, and the general public on matters influencing and directly affecting education in today’s schools across the globe This enlightening handbook offers current, international perspectives on the conditions in communities, contemporary practices in schooling, relevant research on teaching and learning, and implications for the future of education. It contains diverse conceptual frameworks for analyzing existing issues in education, including but not limited to characteristics of today’s students, assessment of student learning, evaluation of teachers, trends in teacher education programs, technological advances in content delivery, the important role for school leaders, and innovative instructional practices to increase student learning. The Wiley Handbook of Teaching and Learning promotes new, global approaches to studying the process of education, demonstrates the diversity among the constituents of schooling, recognizes the need for and presents a variety of approaches to teaching and learning, and details exemplary practices in education. Divided into four sections focused on general topics—context and schooling; learners and learning; teachers and teaching; and educators as learners and leaders—and with all-new essays that look at what has been, what is, and what could be, this book is destined to inspire thoughtful contemplation from readers about what it means to teach and learn. Examines teaching, learners, and learning from a contemporary, international perspective, presenting alternative views and approaches Provides a single reference source for teachers, education leaders, and agency administrators Summarizes recent research and theory Offers evidence-based recommendations for practice Includes essays from established and emerging U.S. and international scholars Each chapter includes a section encouraging readers to think ahead and imagine what education might be in the future Scholars from around the world provide a range of evidence-based ideas for improving and modifying current educational practices, making The Wiley Handbook of Teaching and Learning an important book for the global education community and those planning on entering into it. |
| exceptional learners an introduction to special education: Teaching Students With High-Incidence Disabilities Mary Anne Prater, 2016-12-29 To ensure that all students receive quality instruction, Teaching Students with High-Incidence Disabilities prepares preservice teachers to teach students with learning disabilities, emotional behavioral disorders, intellectual disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity, and high functioning autism. It also serves as a reference for those who have already received formal preparation in how to teach special needs students. Focusing on research-based instructional strategies, Mary Anne Prater gives explicit instructions and includes models throughout in the form of scripted lesson plans. The book also has a broad emphasis on diversity, with a section in each chapter devoted to exploring how instructional strategies can be modified to accommodate diverse exceptional students. Real-world classrooms are brought into focus using teacher tips, embedded case studies, and technology spotlights to enhance student learning. |
| exceptional learners an introduction to special education: Exceptional Children William L. Heward, 2009 Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education has always been known for it's innovation, strong research base and accessibility. The ninth edition has all of those strengths, but has a greater focus on highly effective, research-based practices that are described in a very step-by-step, applied manner. This book is for those teachers who will be professionals in the area of special education or those who are working with students that have exceptionalities. |
| exceptional learners an introduction to special education: What Every Special Educator Must Know Council for Exceptional Children, 2015-12-15 CEC wrote the book on special education ... literally. CEC s famous red book details the ethics, standards, and guidelines for special education preparation and practice. Delineating both knowledge and skill sets and individual content standards, What Every Special Educator Must Know is an invaluable resource for special education administrators, institutional faculty developing curriculum, state policy makers evaluating licensure requirements, and special educators planning their professional growth. |
| exceptional learners an introduction to special education: Exceptional Children Marvin D. Wyne, Peter D. O'Connor, 1979 |
| exceptional learners an introduction to special education: Universal Design for Learning Council for Exceptional Children, 2005 For courses in Universal Design and Inclusion, and a supplement for use with general and special education courses on curriculum and methods, technology, and assistive technology. This brief, supplementary text, a collaborative publication between CEC and Merrill Education, offers education professionals a conceptual framework to create flexible, equitable, and accessible instructional techniques that accommodate individual learning differences in a classroom setting. Aimed toward instructors in education classes as a means of informing current and future teachers about the basics of universal design for learning (UDL) and the ways it can be implemented in schools and classrooms, the goal of this publication is to inform teachers of the basis for effective teaching practice and to remind them of the various instructional resources available for them to create a UDL environment in their own classroom. |
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