Full Description
The Essentials of Education Advocacy: A Guide for Special Education Teachers is a valuable contribution to the field of special education and the professional development of special education teachers. This accessible text is written with undergraduates in mind, however, is applicable to graduate level studies or inservice teachers regardless of years of experience. The Essentials of Education Advocacy breaks down the importance of advocacy in the progression of special education services and identifies five rings of advocacy that teachers can use to influence change.
Contents
Preface
Section I: Foundations of Special Education
Chapter 1: The Government
Chapter 2: A History of Advocacy
Section II: Rings of Advocacy
Chapter 3: Ring of Self Advocacy
Chapter 4: Ring of Classroom Advocacy
Chapter 5: Ring of School Advocacy
Chapter 6: Ring of State Advocacy
Chapter 7: Ring of Federal Advocacy
Section III: Advocacy in Practice
Chapter 8: Inclusion of Students with Disabilities
Chapter 9: The Special Education Teacher Shortage
Chapter 10: Inequities in Special Education
Index
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