The essentials of special education advocacy /
Andrew M. Markelz, Sarah A. Nagro, Kevin Monnin, David F. Bateman, PhD.
- xvi, 188 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
- Special education law, policy, and practice .
- Special education law, policy, and practice .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Section 1. Foundations of Special Education. The Government -- A History of Advocacy -- Section 2. Rings of Advocacy. Ring of Self Advocacy -- Ring of Classroom Advocacy -- Ring of School Advocacy -- Ring of State Advocacy -- Ring of Federal Advocacy -- Section 3. Advocacy in Practice. Inclusion of Students with Disabilities -- The Special Education Teacher Shortage -- Inequities in Special Education.
"The field of special education has been built by advocacy efforts of families, students, educators, and people with disabilities. This book provides educators with the tools they need to advocate successfully for themselves, their students, and their schools"--
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