The Special Education Toolbox: Supporting Exceptional Teachers, Students, and Families
Jun 2019 · Bloomsbury Publishing USA
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140
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About this ebook
The world of special education can sometimes feel like a confusing place to novice teachers and families; however, The Special Education Toolbox: Supporting Exceptional Teachers, Students and Families is a primer that everyone can use to become an expert in their own right. Beginning with a brief walk through special education history and including the basics of assessment and IEP writing, this book considers student success from a variety of perspectives to include the role of the paraprofessional, the home-school connection, and transition planning to name just a few. The Special Education Toolbox will easily be one of the most used books on the shelf in any office, classroom, or home.
About the author
Dr. Nicholas D. Young has worked in diverse educational roles for more than 30 years, serving as a teacher, counselor, principal, special education director, graduate professor, graduate program director, graduate dean, and longtime psychologist and superintendent of schools.
Melissa A. Mumby, EdD has worked in various levels of K-12 education for over a decade. She began her career as a high school English and drama teacher, and then transitioned into a role as a special educator, working with both middle and high school students. From there she became a special education coordinator for grades K-5, and eventually the special education director for grades K-12 at a local charter school. She is currently an educational team leader for the Springfield Public Schools, Springfield, MA.
Michaela F. Rice has worked in education for more than ten years. She has worked with students preschool age through high school with various disabilities in the home, community, hospital and school setting. Mrs. Rice holds a BA in special education, a MEd in reading and literacy, and she is a doctoral candidate in an EdD program for educational administration. She is currently a middle school special education teacher.
Melissa A. Mumby, EdD has worked in various levels of K-12 education for over a decade. She began her career as a high school English and drama teacher, and then transitioned into a role as a special educator, working with both middle and high school students. From there she became a special education coordinator for grades K-5, and eventually the special education director for grades K-12 at a local charter school. She is currently an educational team leader for the Springfield Public Schools, Springfield, MA.
Michaela F. Rice has worked in education for more than ten years. She has worked with students preschool age through high school with various disabilities in the home, community, hospital and school setting. Mrs. Rice holds a BA in special education, a MEd in reading and literacy, and she is a doctoral candidate in an EdD program for educational administration. She is currently a middle school special education teacher.
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