The General Educator′s Guide to Special Education

The essential guide for teaching effectively in the inclusive classroom!

The third edition of this handbook offers easy-to-implement ideas, recommendations, and answers to questions to help general education teachers provide top-notch support for all students. In addition to an all-new section that outlines the basics of the RTI model and intervention strategies, this resource covers:

• 13 categories recognized under IDEA 2004 for which students may be eligible to receive special education services
• A step-by-step explanation of the special education process
• Accommodations and modifications to help students access the general education curriculum
• The transition process for students with special needs

About the Author
Maanum, Jody L.: - Jody L. Maanum has taught in both the general and special education settings for 13 years, working diligently to implement best practice techniques and differentiated strategies to meet the individual needs of all students. Maanum is currently the literacy coach and Response to Intervention training specialist for the Midwest Special Education Cooperative in West Central Minnesota. She has been instrumental in promoting early literacy achievement in all children and fully implementing the RTI model in the nine school districts within the cooperative in which she works. She received her bachelor of arts degree in elementary education from Concordia College and obtained a master of science degree in special education from the University of Minnesota, Moorhead.