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Foundations of Multicultural Special Education | |
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Multicultural Special Education in Today's Schools | |
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Thinking About Multicultural Special Education | |
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The Identification of Juan | |
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The Assessment of Juan | |
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The Categorization of Juan | |
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The Placement of Juan | |
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The Instruction of Juan | |
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Making Multicultural Special Education Functional | |
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Understanding Multicultural Education | |
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Language Valuing/Devaluing and Special Education | |
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Multicultural Special Education: The Reality of Change | |
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A Culturally Responsive Educator | |
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Conclusion | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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References | |
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Bilingualism and Special Education | |
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Thinking About Multicultural Special Education | |
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Referrals of ELLs | |
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Assessment and Eligibility Considerations | |
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Creating Optimal Learning Experiences for ELLs | |
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Making Instruction Comprehensible for ELLs in General and Special Education: What Ms. Webster Did | |
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Lesson Preparation | |
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Comprehensibility | |
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Lesson Delivery | |
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Interaction | |
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A Culturally Responsive Educator | |
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Conclusion | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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References | |
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Litigation and Legislation: Impact on Multicultural Special Education | |
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Thinking About Multicultural Special Education | |
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Litigation and Legislation: Civil Rights Channels | |
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Disability Legislation | |
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Equalizing Education: In Quest of Learners' Rights | |
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No Child Left Behind Act of 2001: Impact on Multicultural Learners with Exceptionalities | |
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Multicultural Special Education: Responding to Civil Rights | |
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A Culturally Responsive Educator | |
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Conclusion | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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References | |
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Categories of Exceptionalities: Multicultural Perspectives | |
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Working with Multicultural Learners with Communication Disorders | |
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Thinking About Multicultural Special Education | |
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The Reality of Cultural and Linguistic Diversities | |
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Language Difference Versus Language Disorder | |
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Language Difference and Nonstandard Varieties of English | |
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Proactive Strategies for Multicultural Learners with Communication Disorders | |
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Valuing Language Minority/English-Language Learners | |
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Taking Advantage of Home and School Cultures | |
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A Culturally Responsive Educator | |
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Conclusion | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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References | |
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Working with Multicultural Learners with Cognitive Disabilities | |
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Thinking About Multicultural Special Education | |
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Identification and Assessment of Students with Cognitive Disabilities | |
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Responding to Learning Characteristics of Multicultural Students with Cognitive Disabilities | |
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Receptive and Expressive Language | |
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Generalization of Skills | |
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Memory | |
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Motivation and Self-Direction | |
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Reaching Students Like Joseph | |
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Culturally Centric Curriculum and Pedagogy | |
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A Culturally Responsive Educator | |
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Conclusion | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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References | |
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Working with Multicultural Learners with Learning Disabilities | |
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Thinking About Multicultural Special Education | |
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Conceptual Frameworks of Learning Disabilities | |
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The Imperative Nature of Multicultural Education | |
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Working with Multicultural Learners with Learning Disabilities | |
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Doing Clinical Interviews | |
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Making Assessments Ecological | |
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Interviewing Parents | |
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Doing Teacher Interviews | |
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Interpreting Intelligence Tests Multidimensionally | |
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Understanding Achievement Testing | |
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Reviewing Cumulative Reports and Records | |
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Incorporating Innovative Teaching Techniques | |
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A Culturally Responsive Educator | |
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Conclusion | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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References | |
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Working with Multicultural Learners with Behavioral Problems | |
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Thinking About Multicultural Special Education | |
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The Identification of Roberto | |
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Prereferral Process | |
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The Assessment of Roberto | |
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The Categorization of Roberto | |
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Culturally Responsive Interventions for Roberto | |
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A Culturally Responsive Educator | |
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Conclusion | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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References | |
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Working with Multicultural Learners with Gifts and Talents | |
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Thinking About Multicultural Special Education | |
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Characteristics of Multicultural Learners with Gifts and Talents | |
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Academic and Learning Capabilities | |
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Social and Emotional Abilities | |
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Educational Considerations for Multicultural Learners with Gifts and Talents | |
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Learning Style Preferences | |
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Educational Programming | |
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Culturally Responsive Teaching | |
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A Culturally Responsive Educator | |
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Conclusion | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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References | |
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Working with Multicultural Learners with Autism | |
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Thinking About Multicultural Special Education | |
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Defining Autism | |
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Characteristics of Autism | |
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Social Skills | |
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Communication Skills | |
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Behavioral Repertoire | |
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Assessment and Classification of Multicultural Learners with Autism | |
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Instruction of Multicultural Learners with Autism | |
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Multidimensional Vision for the 21st Century | |
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A Culturally Responsive Educator | |
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Conclusion | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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References | |
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Working with Multicultural Learners with Traumatic Brain Injury | |
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Thinking About Multicultural Special Education | |
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Multicultural Issues and TBI | |
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Trauma as a Multicultural Issue | |
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Developmental Attributes of TBI | |
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Family Influences | |
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Economic Issues | |
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Place of Residence | |
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Language Fluency | |
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Educating Multicultural Learners with TBI | |
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A Culturally Responsive Educator | |
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Conclusion | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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References | |
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Working with Multicultural Learners with Physical and Health Impairments | |
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Thinking About Multicultural Special Education | |
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Definitions and Terms in Physical and Health Impairments | |
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Functional Educational Needs of Multicultural Learners with Physical and Health Impairments | |
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A Culturally Responsive Educator | |
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Conclusion | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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References | |
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Working with Multicultural Learners with Hearing Loss | |
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Thinking About Multicultural Special Education | |
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Language and Communication | |
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Assessment and Placement | |
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Cultural Issues and Role Models | |
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Effective Programming for Multicultural Learners with Hearing Loss | |
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Educational Support Services | |
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A Culturally Responsive Educator | |
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Conclusion | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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References | |
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Working with Multicultural Learners with Visual Impairments | |
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Thinking About Multicultural Special Education | |
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Historical Perspectives | |
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Etiologies of Visual Impairments in Cultural Groups | |
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Beliefs About Visual Impairments | |
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Beliefs About Causes of Visual Impairments | |
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Beliefs About Treatment of Visual Impairments | |
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Beliefs About Education | |
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Working with Multicultural Students Who Are English-Language Learners | |
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Multicultural Learners with Visual Impairments and Additional Disabilities | |
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Resources for Educators | |
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A Culturally Responsive Educator | |
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Conclusion | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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References | |
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Lifespan Issues and Multicultural Special Education | |
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Early Childhood Multicultural Special Education | |
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Thinking About Multicultural Special Education | |
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Cultural Competency in Early Childhood Special Education | |
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Early Childhood Special Education and Family Involvement | |
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Assessing Young Children with Special Needs | |
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Multicultural Intervention for Young Children with Exceptionalities | |
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A Culturally Responsive Educator | |
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Conclusion | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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References | |
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Multicultural Special Education Transition Programming | |
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Thinking About Multicultural Special Education | |
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Foundations of Transition Planning for Multicultural Learners | |
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Using Nondiscriminatory Assessment | |
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Involving Multicultural Students and Their Family | |
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Putting Together the Transition Planning Team | |
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Individualizing Transition Plans | |
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Developing Self-Determination | |
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Beyond Tradition: Multicultural Considerations in Transition Planning | |
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A Culturally Responsive Educator | |
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Conclusion | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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References | |
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Family Empowerment and Multicultural Special Education | |
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Thinking About Multicultural Special Education | |
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Family Empowerment in Education | |
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Moving Forward with Family Empowerment in an Era of Accountability | |
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A Culturally Responsive Educator | |
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Conclusion | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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References | |
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Culturally Responsive School Leadership for Exceptional Learners | |
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Thinking About Multicultural Special Education | |
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Cultural Imperatives and Government Accountability | |
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Community and Multicultural Partnerships | |
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District-Level Visionary Leadership for Multicultural Learners | |
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Professional Learning Communities in Multicultural Contexts | |
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A Culturally Responsive Educator | |
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Conclusion | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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References | |
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Future Perspectives of Multicultural Special Education | |
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Transforming Special Education Through Culturally Responsive Practices | |
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Thinking About Multicultural Special Education | |
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Espoused Theory Versus Theory in Action in the Education of Multicultural Learners | |
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Prevention and Early Intervention | |
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Accountability | |
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Full and Individual Evaluations | |
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Decision Making | |
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Intervention | |
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Personnel Preparation | |
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A Culturally Responsive Educator | |
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Conclusion | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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References | |
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Teacher Preparation and Multicultural Special Education | |
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Thinking About Multicultural Special Education | |
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Educating Multicultural Learners | |
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Multicultural Teacher Preparation | |
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Program Components for Multicultural Teacher Preparation | |
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Focusing Attention on Diversity and Culture | |
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Increasing Knowledge About Multicultural Groups | |
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Facilitating the Development of Multicultural Teaching Competencies | |
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Initiating Ideological Development | |
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A Culturally Responsive Educator | |
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Conclusion | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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References | |
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Using Technology to Advance Multicultural Special Education | |
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Thinking About Multicultural Special Education | |
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Multiculturalism and Technology | |
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Instructional Technology | |
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Assistive Technology Devices and Services | |
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New Vision for the New Millennium | |
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Involving the Family in Decision Making | |
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Understanding the Family's Value System | |
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Knowing the Importance of Cooperation Versus Personal Achievement | |
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Recognizing Important Holidays | |
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A Culturally Responsive Educator | |
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Conclusion | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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References | |
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Multicultural Special Education: Future Perspectives | |
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Thinking About Multicultural Special Education | |
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Cultural Issues in Special Education: Future Challenges | |
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Accommodating Culture in Special Education Practice: Future Directions | |
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A Culturally Responsive Educator | |
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Conclusion | |
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Discussion Questions | |
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References | |
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Name Index | |
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Subject Index | |