Exceptional Children offers an informative and interesting introduction to the ongoing story of special education. Focusing on 15 experienced teachers, it gives you first-person insight into the field. It details step by step how special educators use effective, research-based practices to promote student achievement in classrooms.

The 12th Edition includes new transition features that present a range of strategies for effective transition-focused instruction. The new high-leverage practices feature will help aspiring educators model research-based practices and priorities. Updated content in every chapter reflects special education today, with new additions to current professional practices, trends, research and more.