The Exceptional Teacher's Handbook: The First-Year Special Education Teacher's Guide to Success Book

1	Preparing for a successful school year	1
2	Understanding students with disabilities	37
3	Placing students in the least restrictive environment	55
4	Managing the classroom	79
5	Teaching all students	95
6	Preparing for a successful parent-teacher conference	115
7	Understanding educational assessments	127
8	Writing legal and effective individualized education programs	139
9	Preparing students for transition	153
10	Professional development for the special education teacher	171
Resource A	Medical emergencies in the school setting	185
Resource B	Stress management for the first-year teacher	195