Education For All: Critical Issues in the Education of Children and Youth with Disabilities

Education for All offers an important resource for educators and parents who teach and support the more than 6.5 million students with disabilities. The book includes contributions from some of the most respected special and general education professionals including Mary Falvey, Diane Haager, Robert Rueda, and Janette Klingner. They address the important overarching issues in the field and focus on topics that are relevant to students no matter what their individual disability. Topics include:

• Working collaboratively with families as partners
• Including students with disabilities in general education settings
• Providing appropriate instructional practices for struggling learners
• Reducing the disproportionate representation of minorities in special education programs
• Establishing early intervention in K-12 settings
• Implementing special education law for the benefit of all children and families

A paperback version of this book is available but it is the same price as the hardback.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Michael M. Gerber ix

Acknowledgments xiii

The Editors xv

The Contributors xvii

Introduction xxiii

1. The Promise and Practice of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 1Nancy E. HuertaFrom 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 35Elizabeth J. Erwin, Leslie C. SoodakFrom the Field: Gabriels JourneyNever Quite Finished, Virginia M. Victorin
3. Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in General Education 71Holly Menzies, Mary A. FalveyFrom the Field: A Personal and Professional Journey with Inclusion, Robert W. Farran
4. Gaining Access to the Schoolhouse 101Richard Cohen, with Terese C. JimenezFrom the Field: Accessing the Schoolhouse for Richard, Sandra Renteria
5. Reducing Disproportionate Representation in Special Education: Overview, Explanations, and Solutions 131Robert Rueda, Janette Klingner, Nicole Sager, Alejandra VelascoFrom the Field: Reflections on Disproportionality, Alnita Rettig Dunn
6. Early Intervention for Students in General Education: Promoting Academic Achievement for All 167Diane HaagerFrom the Field: Addressing the Challenges of Early Intervention, Jo Ann Isken, with Terese C. Jimenez
7. Differentiated Instruction: Legislative Support and Classroom Practices 195Tanya Santangelo, Greg Knotts, Katharine W. Clemmer, Marianne MitchellFrom the Field: Benefits and Challenges of Differentiated Instruction, Savina Woodyard
8. Transition Services and Education for All 241Ernest RoseFrom the Field: Supporting the Transition of Individuals with Disabilities, Gina Semenza
9. Personal Experiences with Disability and Special Education 267Discovering the Real Me, Sue RubinA Lifelong Journey, Olegario D. Cantos VIIFrom Instinct to Intellect, Janeen SteelFrom the Field: Building Academics, Leadership, and Community, Sandi Drinkward

Appendix: Discussion Questions 317

References 327

Index 351