Early Childhood Special Education Programs and Practices: A Comprehensive Guide

Written by renowned expert Karin M. Fisher, this special education textbook is designed to equip pre- and in-service teachers with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to deliver evidence-based instruction to young children with development delays and/or disabilities.

What Sets This Textbook Apart

Early Childhood Special Education Programs and Practices stands out from other textbooks in its field by intertwining inclusive early childhood practices with real-life anecdotes to illustrate evidence-based practices and procedures. The authors, experts in their fields, emphasize high-leverage practices, culturally sustaining pedagogy, and align them with the practices, skills, and competencies recommended by the Council for Exceptional Children’s Division for Early Childhood.

Who Will Benefit from This Book

Families, administrators, and teacher educators of pre- and in-service early childhood special education and general early childhood education programs will find this book an invaluable resource. The comprehensive guide provides a wealth of information and practical strategies for serving young children, their families, and communities across settings.

What’s Included in the Book

• An overview of early childhood development for children ages 4 to 8
• Strategies for building relationships with students, families, communities, and school personnel
• Tips for creating a caring and positive classroom environment
• Chapters devoted to evidence-based instruction in core subjects of reading and writing, mathematics, science, and social studies for students with disabilities in pre-K to second grade
• More than 80 images, photos, tables, graphs, and case studies to illustrate recommended practices

In addition to the comprehensive textbook, online supplemental materials for faculty use in the classroom are available, including an Instructor’s Manual, question bank, and PowerPoint slides.

Published by SLACK Incorporated on August 25, 2022, this book is an essential resource for early childhood special educators. With its focus on evidence-based practices, culturally sustaining pedagogy, and high-leverage practices, Early Childhood Special Education Programs and Practices provides pre- and in-service teachers with the skills and practices they need to make a positive impact on the lives of young children.