Exceptional Lives: Practice, Progress, & Dignity in Today's Schools

"Comprehensive, up-to-date, trustworthy." - Kathleen Puckett, Arizona State University "This text is excellent... Love the interactive activities and videos. That is a true strength... Exceptional Lives] is more engaging and interactive [than other texts]. I strive to do this on my own with my online courses, but this text makes it really easy..." - Melinda Pierson, California State University, Fullerton "Love the videos, vignettes & summaries.... I love this text -- I switched to this a few years ago due to the Inclusive emphasis for our dual program. This... really set them up for the basic intro and then the start of... practice." - April Regester, University of Missouri, St. Louis "The writing style is interesting, clear, and engaging... This textbook clearly addresses inclusive practices for all students... [and] presents a modern introduction of special education that is respectful of individuals with disabilities." - Karen Potter, New Mexico State University "The case studies overall were outstanding as were the very thorough definitional sections that covered characteristics and etiology of specific disabilities." - Cathy Thomas, University of Missouri

Real students, real stories, and real solutions Exceptional Lives: Practice, Progress, & Dignity in Today's Schools pairs real-life stories about children, their families, and their educators with the most recent evidence-based research on inclusion of students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment. The 9th Edition highlights the important themes of ensuring students' progress using research-based instruction and the ethical principle of dignity. New chapters examine educational progress and long-term outcomes; school-wide supports; cross-cutting instructional approaches; and diversity and social justice. With its focus on real students, stories, and solutions, Exceptional Lives gives readers a comprehensive view of the rewards, challenges, and triumphs involved in special education today. Also available with MyLab Education By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. MyLab Education gives teacher candidates opportunities to apply theory to practice -- better preparing them for success in their future classrooms. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab Education does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab Education, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab Education, search for: 0134893638 / 9780134893631 Exceptional Lives: Practice, Progress, & Dignity in Today's Schools plus MyLab Education with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0134984323 / 9780134984322 MyLab Education with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Exceptional Lives: Practice, Progress, & Dignity in Today's Schools 0134984331 / 9780134984339 Exceptional Lives: Practice, Progress, & Dignity in Today's Schools