Jimenez, Terese C.

Education for all : critical issues in the education of children and youth with disabilities / Terese C. Jiménez, Victoria L. Graf ; foreword by Michael M. Gerber. - 1st ed. - San Francisco, Calif. : Jossey-Bass, c2008. - xxix, 362 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 327-349) and index.

Introduction - 1. The promise and practice of the individuals with disabilities education act - 2. The evolving relationship between families of children with disabilities and professionals - 3. Inclusion of students with disabilities in general education - 4. Gaining access to the schoolhouse - 5. Reducing disproportionate representation in special education: overview, explanations, and solutions - 6. Early intervention for students in general education: promoting academic achievement for all - 7. Differentiated instruction: legislative support classroom practices - 8. Transition services and education for all - 9. Personal experiences with disability and special education - Appendix: Discussion questions - References - Index.

9780787995225 (hbk.)


Special education--United States.

371.90973 / JIM