George Giuliani, Roger Pierangelo

The Big Book of Special Education Resources (eBook, ePUB)

Second Edition

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

There are abundant resource in the field of special education for professionals and parents of children with special needs. However, it can be a daunting task to navigate through this sea of organizations, Web sites, books, and other resources in order to find exactly what you need. Save time and take the guesswork out of your search for information and materials by turning to this definitive guide. Practical and easy to use, this ready-reference is borne out of extensive research and numerous interviews with parents and professionals to ensure selection of only the highest-caliber and most sought-after resources. Covering everything from federal agencies and professional organizations to IEP information and lesson plans, and providing extensive resources for all 50 states, The Big Book of Special Education Resources is the most comprehensive collection of its kind. The book includes: • Contact information for and descriptions of dozens of clearinghouses and national disability organizations • Thousands of pertinent toll-free numbers and Web sites for all areas of special education • Reputable books, videos, and journals on specific topics in special education • State-by-state directory of agencies, disability-specific organizations, and parent groups • Additional Comprehensive resource sections covering behavior issues, IDEA and IEP navigation, reputable sources of teaching strategies and materials, and more Save yourself hours of hassle and frustration by picking up The Big Book of Special Education Resources, Second Edition, and putting the most up-to-date and reputable resources in every area of special education right at your fingertips.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Simon + Schuster LLC
• Seitenzahl: 416
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Februar 2015
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781631440137
• Artikelnr.: 53635569

Autorenporträt

George Giuliani is an assistant professor at Hofstra University's School of Education and Allied Health and Human Services, in the Department of Counseling, Research, Special Education, and Rehabilitation. He is the executive director of the National Association of Special Education Professionals, president of the National Association of Parents with Children in Special Education (NAPCSE), vice-president of the National Association of Special Education Teachers, and an educational consultant for various school districts. He has provided numerous workshops for parents and teachers on a variety of special education and psychological topics.
Roger Pierangelo is an associate professor in the Department of Special Education and Literacy at Long Island University. He has been an administrator of special education programs and served for eighteen years as a permanent member of Committees on Special Education. He has over thirty years of experience in the public school system as a general education classroom teacher and school psychologist, and is a consultant to numerous private and public schools, PTAs, and SEPTA groups. Pierangelo has also been an evaluator for the New York State Office of Vocational and Rehabilitative Services and a director of a private clinic. He is a New York State licensed clinical psychologist, certified school psychologist, and a Board Certified Diplomate Fellow in Child and Adolescent Psychology and Forensic Psychology. Pierangelo is currently president of The National Association of Special Education Teachers, executive director of The American Academy of Special Education Professionals, and vice-president of The National Association of Parents with Children in Special Education.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Part 1. Clearinghouses and Disability Organizations
Part 2. National Toll-Free Numbers for National Organizations Concerned
With Disability and Children's Issues
Part 3. Disability Publishers Offering Books, Videos, and Journals on
Specific Disabilities, Special Education, Parenting, and Other Disability
and Special Needs Topics
Part 4. Disability-Related Resources of Organizations and Agencies in the
United States That Address Disability-Related Issues
State Agencies Serving Children and Youth With Disabilities
State Chapters of Disability Organizations and Parent Groups
Parent Training and Information Projects
Official State Web Sites, Governors and U.S. Senators, and Other Useful
Associations and Organizations
Part 5. Additional Resources
Bullying and Behavior Issues
Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) and
Individualized Education Programs ( IEPs)
Including Students with Disabilities in State and District Assessments
Learning Disabilities
Teaching Strategies and Materials
Summer Camps for Children With Disabilities