A guide to help aspiring special education teachers pass their test
Twenty states require would-be special education teachers to pass various Praxis II tests for licensure. All six special education tests in the Praxis II series are covered in this book, which includes focused subject reviews and a full-length practice test for each subject assessment exam.
Judy L. Paris (Prescott, AZ) earned master's degrees in both special education and early childhood education. She holds certificates in Special Education K-12 (Deaf and Hard of Hearing K-12), K-8 Elementary Education, and Early Childhood Education.
Introduction
Throughout the history of the special education movement, educational professionals have observed a multitude of changes due to political influences, societal attitudes, medical technologies and advancements, instructional design improvements, and changes in students themselves. The laws and litigation have shaped how services are delivered to students with disabilities. According to the current federal special education laws, school programs must be provided to accommodate the individual needs of students from ages 3 through 21 while younger children (0-3 years) may receive services through state programs.
Some historical cases in the special education movement that affected the services for students with disabilities and were turning points for the creation of federal laws are listed here. Some cases are explained in more detail along with additional cases in the "Legal and Societal Issues" section.
1896 Plessy v. Ferguson< ... read full excerpt from CliffsTestPrep Praxis II: Special Education (0351, 0352, 0690, 0371, 0381, 0321) ebook
