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The Big Book of Special Education Resources

By: George Giuliani, Roger Pierangelo

The most reputable sources of information right at your fingertips!

Turn to this definitive source for special education information and materials to save time, hassle, and frustration. With up-to-date and reputable resources at your fingertips, The Big Book of Special Education Resources offers the most comprehensive collection of its kind, featuring:

Contact information and descriptions for clearinghouses and national disability organizations
Pertinent toll-free numbers and Web sites for all areas of special education
Books, videos, and journals on specific special education topics
A state-by-state directory of agencies, disability-specific organizations, parent groups, and more

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Product Details

Grade Level: PreK-12
ISBN: 9781412917100
Published By: Corwin
Year: 2005
Page Count: 416
Publication date: November 28, 2005

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The most reputable sources of information right at your fingertips!

There are abundant resources in the field of special education for professionals and parents of children with special needs. However, it can be a daunting task to navigate through this sea of organizations, Web sites, books, and other resources in order to find exactly what you need.

Save time and take the guesswork out of your search for information and materials by turning to this definitive guide! Practical and easy to use, this ready-reference is borne out of extensive research and numerous interviews with parents and professionals to ensure selection of only the highest-caliber and most sought-after resources. Covering everything from federal agencies and professional organizations to IEP information and lesson plans, and providing extensive resources for all 50 states, The Big Book of Special Education Resources offers the most comprehensive collection of its kind.

Features include:

Contact information for and descriptions of dozens of clearinghouses and national disability organizations
Thousands of pertinent toll-free numbers and Web sites for all areas of special education
Reputable books, videos, and journals on specific topics in special education
State-by-state directory of agencies, disability-specific organizations, and parent groups
Additional comprehensive resource sections covering behavior issues, IDEA and IEP navigation, reputable sources of teaching strategies and materials, and more

Save yourself hours of hassle and frustration by picking up The Big Book and putting the most up-to-date and reputable resources in every area of special education right at your fingertips!

Key features

Extremely user-friendly guide with sources that have been vetted by experienced special education professionals
Brief description of each website/association that allows the educator to determine the appropriateness of a site without wasting 20 minutes exploring it
Saves educators precious time in their search for quality information and resources

Author(s)

George Giuliani

George Giuliani is an assistant professor at Hofstra University's School of Education and Allied Health and Human Services, in the Department of Counseling, Research, Special Education, and Rehabilitation. He is the executive director of the National Association of Special Education Professionals, president of the National Association of Parents with Children in Special Education (NAPCSE), vice-president of the National Association of Special Education Teachers, and an educational consultant for various school districts. He has provided numerous workshops for parents and teachers on a variety of special education and psychological topics.

Giuliani earned Board Certification as a Diplomate Fellow in Child and Adolescent Psychology and Forensic Psychology from the International College of Professional Psychology. Giuliani is also a New York State licensed psychologist, certified school psychologist, and has an extensive private practice focusing on children with special needs. He is a member of the American Psychological Association, New York State Psychological Association, the National Association of School Psychologists, Suffolk County Psychological Association, Psi Chi, American Association of University Professors, and the Council for Exceptional Children. Giuliani earned his BA from the College of the Holy Cross, MS from St. John's University, JD from City University Law School, and PsyD from Rutgers University, The Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology.

Giuliani is the coauthor of numerous books, including The Big Book of Special Education Resources and The Step-by-Step Book Series for Special Educators.

Roger Pierangelo

Roger Pierangelo is an associate professor in the Department of Special Education and Literacy at Long Island University. He has been an administrator of special education programs and served for eighteen years as a permanent member of Committees on Special Education. He has over thirty years of experience in the public school system as a general education classroom teacher and school psychologist, and is a consultant to numerous private and public schools, PTAs, and SEPTA groups. Pierangelo has also been an evaluator for the New York State Office of Vocational and Rehabilitative Services and a director of a private clinic. He is a New York State licensed clinical psychologist, certified school psychologist, and a Board Certified Diplomate Fellow in Child and Adolescent Psychology and Forensic Psychology. Pierangelo is currently president of The National Association of Special Education Teachers, executive director of The American Academy of Special Education Professionals, and vice-president of The National Association of Parents with Children in Special Education.

Pierangelo earned his BS degree from St. John's University, his MS from Queens College, Professional Diploma from Queens College, PhD from Yeshiva University, and Diplomate Fellow in Child and Adolescent Psychology and Forensic Psychology from the International College of Professional Psychology. He is a member of the American Psychological Association, New York State Psychological Association, Nassau County Psychological Association, New York State Union of Teachers, and Phi Delta Kappa.

Pierangelo is the coauthor of numerous books, including The Big Book of Special Education Resources and The Step-by-Step Book Series for Special Educators.

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

Part 1. Clearinghouses and Disability Organizations

Part 2. National Toll-Free Numbers for National Organizations Concerned With Disability and Children’s Issues

Part 3. Disability Publishers Offering Books, Videos, and Journals on Specific Disabilities, Special Education, Parenting, and Other Disability and Special Needs Topics

Part 4. Disability-Related Resources of Organizations and Agencies in the United States That Address Disability-Related Issues

State Agencies Serving Children and Youth With Disabilities

State Chapters of Disability Organizations and Parent Groups

Parent Training and Information Projects

Official State Web Sites, Governors and U.S. Senators, and Other Useful Associations and Organizations

Part 5. Additional Resources

Bullying and Behavior Issues

Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) and Individualized Education Programs ( IEPs)

Including Students with Disabilities in State and District Assessments

Learning Disabilities

Teaching Strategies and Materials

Summer Camps for Children With Disabilities

Reviews

"Offering vetting and organization that are lacking in a Google result list, this book of resources will be of use to parents, professionals, and students in the field. Guiliani and Pierangelo have compiled and annotated a listing of thousands of national and state organizations that address special education concerns."

J. P. Renaud
University of Miami

"A fabulous collection of resources. Belongs on the shelves of anyone who is interested in improving the lives of children with special needs both in the academic arena and at home."

Janice E. Jones
PsycCRITIQUES

"A comprehensive reference volume that provides the addresses, phone numbers, URLs, and contacts for both national and state organizations and programs. An invaluable resource."

Curriculum Connections, Fall 2006
School Library Journal

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