Revised to incorporate important new information about No Child Left Behind and the 2004 re-authorization of IDEA, this classic work in the field of teaching methodology for students with special needs continues to be the most comprehensive textbook available for students with mild/high incidence disabilities (i.e., learning disabilities, mild retardation/intellectual disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, and students experiencing learning problems in the general education classroom). The focus of the book is on effective instructional strategies for students being served in diverse educational settings, with a primary emphasis on those being taught in inclusive educational environments.  In Part I, the text provides basic information on curriculum development and instruction while in Part II, an in-depth discussion of key curricular areas is provided.

Table of Contents:
I. TEACHING LEARNERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS   1. Special Education in an Era of Inclusion and Standards   A New World Order Target Populations and Associated Concerns Critical Legislative and Federal Initiatives Key Elements of Special Education in Schools Today Effective Teaching Special Education Teacher as Professional   2. Strategies for Collaboration   Consultation and Collaboration: Models and Skills Collaboration with Students Collaboration with Families Collaboration with General Educators Collaboration with Paraeducators Collaboration with Other Personnel   3. Strategies for Curriculum Development, Effective Instruction, and Classroom Adaptations   Curriculum Development Effective Instruction Curricular and Instructional Adaptations Technology Making It Work   4. Strategies for Classroom Management and Behavior Support   School Factors Related to Successful Schools, Classrooms, and Students Teacher Factors Related to Classroom Organization and Management Students Factors Related to Classroom Management and Behavioral Support   II. CONTENT AREAS   5. Spoken Language   Communication, Language, Speech, and Language Literacy Culture and Language Literacy A Model of Language Language Development Language Disorders Assessing Language Teaching Spoken Language Teaching with Technology Making It Work   6. Reading: Introduction and Word Recognition   Reading Problems and Challenges Reading in the Curriculum Assessment Word-Recognition Instruction: Elementary Level Word-Recognition Instruction: Middle and Secondary Students Teaching in the Classroom Making It Work   7. Reading Comprehension   The Nature of Reading Comprehension Assessing Reading Comprehension General Instructional Approaches: Elementary Focus Comprehension Strategies Instructional Considerations: Middle and Secondary Level Making It Work   8. Written Language   Written Language in the Curriculum Handwriting Spelling Written Expression Technology in the Classroom Making It Work   9. Mathematics Instruction   National Initiatives Assessment Mathematics Instructional Considerations Mathematics Instruction for Students at the Secondary Level Technology in the Classroom Making It Work   10. Science and Social Studies   Presenting Challenges for Students with Special Needs in Science and Social Studies Teaching Science to Learners with Special Needs Teaching Social Studies to Learners with Special Needs Assessment in Science and Social Studies Instructional Techniques in Science and Social Studies Technology in the Classroom Instructional Practices   11. Creative Arts: Visual Arts, Music, Dance, and Drama   Rationale for Creative Arts Instruction General Instructional Guidelines Instruction in the Visual Arts Instruction in Music Instruction in Dance and Creative Movement Instruction in Creative Dramatics Sources of Teaching Ideas Technology in the Classroom Making It Work     III.    CRITICAL SKILLS   12. Study Skills   Study Skills Research Types of Study Skills Assessment of Study Skills Teaching Study Skills Implementing a Study Skills Program Technology in the Classroom Making It Work   13. Social Competence and Self-Determination Skills   History and Definitions Assessment Social Skills and Self-Determination Skills: Curricula and Instruction Using Technology in Your Social or Self-Determination Skills Program Establishing a Social or Self-Determination Skills Program Making It Work   14.  Functional Academics and Career Development   Functional Skills and Knowledge Demands of Adulthood Functional Academics Occupational and Vocational Preparation Assessing Functional Competence Making It Work: Teaching Real-Life Content   15. Transitions Across the School Years   Transitions Along and Across the School Years Early Childhood Transitions and Entry into Public Schools Transition from Elementary to Secondary Education Transition from School to Community   References Author Index Subject Index