Kids in the Middle The Micro Politics of Special Education

Name: Kids in the Middle The Micro Politics of Special Education
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ISBN: 9781607098478

ISBN-10: 1607098474

ISBN-13: 9781607098478

Edition: 2012

Authors: Marshall Strax, Carol Strax, Bruce S. Cooper, Nel Noddings

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Kids in the Middle: The Micro-Politics of Special Education takes the reader on a fascinating journey through special education in the past, present, and future. On this journey, the micro-politics of special education are seen through the eyes and experiences of children with disabilities, their parents and advocates, adult educators, and school administrators. Supplementing these perspectives to develop an understanding of special education that goes beyond its administrative and political aspects, such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), are scholars with expertise in special education law, administration, severe and profound disabilities, ethics, finance,…

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List price: $62.00
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Education
Publication date: 3/8/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 244
Size: 5.98" wide x 9.00" long x 0.62" tall
Weight: 0.858
Language: English

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Acknowledgments


Foreword



Preface



Politics of the Past: From Segregation to Integration



Borderline: The Political Divide in Special Education




Schooling Tommy in the Past: A Personal Perspective




Free At Last? Legislation for Children with Disabilities




Politics of the Present: Law and Finance



The Limits of Freedom: Legislation and Litigation in Special Education




The Costs and Benefits of Special Education




Kid in the Middle: A Case Study of an Impartial Hearing




Politics of the Present: Reality on the Ground



Common Contusions with Inclusion




Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Don't Pay: Services for Children with Severe and Chronic Disabilities




Schooling Tommy in the Present




Politics of the Future



Voices from the Field: Students Speak Out




Voices from the Field: Parents Speak Out




Voices from the Field: Education Professionals




Schooling Tommy in the Future: The Ideal



Index


About the Editors and Contributors