This book addresses fundamental topics pertaining to the design and implementation of appropriate special education services for students with exceptionalities, particularly students who are characterized as exhibiting mild disabilities. In the first several chapters, the legal basis for special education services is explained and definitions for key vocabulary are presented. Next, tiered intervention frameworks are explained, followed by an in-depth discussion of the general least restrictive environment requirement and the continuum of alternative placements. Finally, the second half of the book centers on the presentation of effective and efficient instruction. Emphasis is placed on the use of an explicit instruction approach to teach mathematics, reading, and writing. Supplemental information about proper classroom management and behavior modification is presented at the end of the book.

Teacher candidates: This eBook is designed to accompany your studies in the EDU 607-703: Instructional Methods, Strategies, and Technologies meet The Needs of All Learners course, on your general special education teacher certification program track.

An introductory module to autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and a discussion of inclusivity and diversity. Multiple videos, books and articles are included.

This textbook provides free educational resources to be used in the area of career exploration within the field of child development and early childhood care and education.

Resources and information relates to Child Development /Early Childhood Education and Education students at California Community Colleges.

The book is designed to accompany an introductory level general special education course: The Dynamic Role of the Special Educator.

This book was developed to support the Granite State College introductory courses EDU 617 and 717, Students with Disabilities. Chapters 1-11 are developed to align with the disability summary assignments. Each of these concise chapters explains the corresponding section of the disability summary template. This eBook is a work in progress and will evolve as high quality open resources become available.
Chapters 12-23 provide an introduction to each of the 13 IDEA disabilities. Some chapters are more comprehensive than others, depending on the availability of open resources. These disability specific chapters are a good resource for anyone who needs a review or a deeper understanding of these disabilities and how to support these students in the classroom with research based learning strategies.