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Students with learning disabilities /

Mercer, Cecil D.

Students with learning disabilities / Cecil D.Mercer, Paige C. Pullen. - 7th ed. - Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson Merrill, 2009. - xiv, 546 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Previously published under title: Students with learning disabilities.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Foreword by Michael M. Gerber. Acknowledgments. The Editors. The Contributors. Introduction. 1. The Promise and Practice of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (Nancy E. Huerta). From the Field: Reflecting on the Realities of Implementing Special Education Law (Marlene Canter). 2. The Evolving Relationship Between Families of Children with Disabilities and Professionals (Elizabeth J. Erwin, and Leslie C. Soodak). From the Field: Gabriel's Journey-Never Quite Finished (Virginia M. Victorin). 3. Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in General Education (Holly Menzies, and Mary A. Falvey). From the Field: A Personal and Professional Journey with Inclusion (Robert W. Farran). 4. Gaining Access to the Schoolhouse (Richard Cohen and Terese C. Jimenez). From the Field: Accessing the Schoolhouse for Richard (Sandra Renteria). 5. Reducing Disproportionate Representation in Special Education: Overview, Explanations, and Solutions (Robert Rueda, Janette Klingner, Nicole Sager, and Alejandra Velasco). From the Field: Reflections on Disproportionality (Alnita Rettig Dunn). 6. Early Intervention for Students in General Education: Promoting Academic Achievement for All (Diane Haager). From the Field: The Challenges of Early Intervention Implementation (Jo Ann Isken, Terese C. Jimenez). 7. Differentiated Instruction: Legislative Support and Classroom Practices (Tanya Santangelo, Greg Knotts, Katharine W. Clemmer and Marianne Mitchell). From the Field: Benefits and Challenges of Differentiated Instruction (Savina Woodyard). 8. Transition Services and Education for All (Ernest Rose). From the Field: Supporting the Transition of Individuals with Disabilities (Gina Semenza). 9. Personal Experiences with Disability and Special Education: Discovering the Real Me (Sue Rubin). A Lifelong Journey (Olegario D. Cantos). From Instinct to Intellect (Janeen Steel). From the Field: Reflections on the Journey (Sandi Drinkward). Appendix: Questions for Discussion. References. Index.

9780132228428 0132228424

2008019975


Learning disabilities--United States.
Learning disabled children--Education--United States.

LC4705 / .M47 2009

371.9 MER P