Prepare learners for the classroom with the most up-to-date methods and strategies UPDATED - The multi-tiered system of support is now covered in the response to intervention (RTI) section. UPDATED - All academic areas now emphasize higher-level thinking , including reading comprehension and complex texts, as well as problem solving, fractions, and algebra. ENHANCED - Classroom management and positive behavior support is more of a focus, both in the target chapters and throughout the book. UPDATED and ENHANCED - Key research and practice opportunities have been updated throughout the text. EXPANDED - The strategies i nfused throughout the text reflect the latest knowledge and research. Focus on application and evidence-based practices Apply the Concept features provide guidelines and suggestions to better prepare teachers to organize classroom instruction. Evidence-Based Practice sections explicitly outline classroom applications for implementing large-scale strategies for teaching students with special needs. Instructional Activities provide a bank of step-by-step, classroom-ready activities.

Provide information for understanding the standards and technology resources UPDATED - Updated Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are emphasized and integrated throughout the text. UPDATED - Updated Web Resources highlight websites, software, and other technologies that assist with instruction and student learning. Also available digitally via MyLab Education, which includes the Pearson eText. NEW - MyLab(tm) is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. 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 helps teacher candidates bridge the gap between theory and practice - better preparing them for success in their future classrooms. Learn more about MyLab Education. Teach your course your way: Your course is unique.

So whether you''d like to build your own assignments, teach multiple sections, or set prerequisites, MyLab gives you the flexibility to easily create your course to fit your needs. Pearson eText is a simple-to-use, mobile-optimized, personalized reading experience available within MyLab Education. It lets students highlight and take notes, all in one place - even when offline. Seamlessly integrated videos and other rich media engage students and give them access to the help they need, when they need it. Educators can easily customize the table of contents and share their own notes with students so they see the connection between their eText and what they learn in class. Empower each learner: Each student learns at a different pace. Personalized learning pinpoints the precise areas where each student needs practice, giving all students the support they need -- when and where they need it -- to be successful. Embedded videos in each chapter provide illustrations of special education principles or concepts in action.

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That''s why we partner with highly respected authors to develop interactive content and course-specific resources that you can trust -- and that keep your students engaged. IRIS Center Resource links provide readers access to The IRIS Center at Vanderbilt University, founded by the U.S. Department of Education''s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), which develops training enhancements material for pre-service and in-service teachers. The Center works with experts from across the country to create challenge-based interactive modules, case study units, and podcasts that provide research-validated information about working with students in inclusive settings. This content has been integrated throughout the text, where appropriate. Improve student results: When you teach with MyLab, student performance often improves. That''s why instructors have chosen MyLab for over 15 years, touching the lives of over 50 million students.