EDS 5402: Principles & Practices of Special Education
Books in the Main Stacks
To find books that can be checked out, first search the catalog.
Some suggested subject headings are:
Citing Your Resources
Doing ethical research means citing sources. It is critical to credit writers for their work and their contributions to your research. To not do so is unethical and leads to plagiarism - unintentionally or not. Here are some sources to help you cite properly and to avoid the problem of plagiarism.
- NoodleBib
NoodleBib is an online resource that will help you format MLA and APA bibliographies, exporting them directly to your word processing program. - Citation of Sources
Web sites which help you create proper citations as well as providing information on different citation styles. - Tips on avoiding plagiarism
- Turnitin
Turnitin is a service that faculty and students use to detect and avoid plagiarism in their writing.
Dictionaries & Encyclopedias
Kauffman, J. M., & Hallahan, D. P. (2011). Handbook of special education. New York: Routledge.
Oakdale Reference LC3965 .H262 2011
Reynolds, C.R., & Fletcher-Janzen, E. (Eds.). (2007). Encyclopedia of special education: A reference for the education of the handicapped and other exceptional children and adults. New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Online
Journals
Sometimes browsing a journal can give you ideas about what you would like to research.
- International Journal of Special Education
- Journal of special education
- Journal of the International Association of Special Education
- Teacher education and special education
- Topics in early childhood special education
You can use the Journal Locator to search for other titles related to special education.
Web Sites on Students with Special Needs
- Building the Legacy: IDEA 2004
"This site was created to provide a "one-stop shop" for resources related to IDEA and its implementing regulations, released on August 3, 2006.
- CAST (Center for Applied Special Technology)
Helps to expand opportunities for individuals with disabilities through the development of and innovative uses of technology. Provides information on research, theory, tools, activities, curriculum, teacher practice, and policy.
- OSERS: Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Offers information on OSERS’ programs with links to newsletter, publications, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 1997.
- LD OnLine: Learning Disabilities Resources
An interactive guide to LD information for children, parents and teachers. Includes links to a LD calendar, bulletin boards, audio clips, how to find help and much more.
- Regional Resource Center Program
The Federal Resource Center supports a nationwide special education technical assistance network, plans national meetings of education professionals, provides a national perspective for establishing technical assistance activities across regions.
- Attention Deficit Disorder Association
This is the website for the Attention Deficit Disorder Association, the world’s leading adult AD/HD association. The ADDA website provides information and resources for adults with AD/HD and to the professionals working with them.
- Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder
The C.H.A.D.D. homepage provides information on ADD/ADHD for children and adults. This site also includes online links to a variety of online fact sheets.
- Technical Assistance Alliance for Parent Centers
This site is part of an innovative project that supports a unified technical assistance system to assist with parent training, information projects, and Community Parent Resource Centers under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
- Behavior Home Page
The Kentucky Department of Education and the Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling at UK provide a page that allows school personnel, parents, and other professionals to access information related to effective practices
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