Ysseldyke, James E.

Public policy, school reform, and special education : a practical guide for every teacher / Jim Ysseldyke, Bob Algozzine. - Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin Press, c2006. - xii, 88 p. ; 23 cm. - A practical approach to special education for every teacher ; 6 .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 59-60) and index.

About A Practical Approach to Special Education for Every Teacher
Acknowledgements
About the Authors
Self-Assessment I
Introduction to Public Policy, School Reform, and Special Education
1.What Factors Drive Special Education?
Social Values
Political Factors
Economic Factors
2.What Should Every Teacher Know About School Reform?
National Education Goals
REI and Inclusion
Goals 2000
National Standards
Opportunity-to-Learn Standards
School Restructuring
Impact of Reform on Special Education
3.Public Policy and School Reform in Perspective
Impact of Laws on Special Education
Current Reforms
Importance of Teacher Training
The Future of Special Education
Closing Comments and Parting Thoughts
4. What Have We Learned?
Key Points
Key Vocabulary
Self-Assessment II
Answer Key for Self-Assessments
On Your Own
Resources
Books
Journals & Articles
Organizationa

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Special education--Government policy--United States.
Special education--Social aspects--United States.
Educational change--United States.
Special education teachers--Training of--United States.

LC3981 / .Y875 2006

371.9 YSS A