The Classroom Teacher's Guide to Special Education: Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Mindsets [Hardcover]

The Classroom Teacher's Guide to Special Educationexplores the transformative role the classroom teacher plays in the lives of their students, including the lives of students with disabilities. This book leads pre-service and in-service teachers on a journey of discovery, introducing foundational practices that are not just beneficial but essential for every student. This book serves as a core resource for learning about and understanding key components of special education from the classroom teachers' role and perspective. More than a guide to special education in the general education setting, this book empowers teachers to embrace inclusive perspectives by building the knowledge, skills, and confidence to meet the diverse learning needs of all the students.The Classroom Teacher's Guide to Special Education explores the transformative role the classroom teacher plays in the lives of their students, including the lives of students with disabilities. This book leads teachers on a journey of discovery, introducing foundational practices that are not just beneficial but essential for every student.

Dena Slanda, PhD, is a research associate in Exceptional Student Education at the School of Teacher Education at the College of Community Innovation and Education at the University of Central Florida. Dr. Slanda is currently the president elect of the Florida Council of Exceptional Children, immediate past president of the Florida Association of Teacher Educators, and convener of the Supporting High-Needs Population/Urban Education Special Interest Group. She also serves as the Program Coordinator of the special education track within the Curriculum and Instruction Ed.D. program. Her professional interests include culturally proactive pedagogy and practices, equitable educational opportunities, inclusive practices, interdisciplinary collaboration, teacher and administrator/leadership preparation, intensive interventions, and multi-tiered systems of support. lƒ!