PECT Study Guide

Special Education PreK–8
Resources

  1. Cooper, J., Heron, T., & Heward, W. (2007). Applied behavior analysis (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
  2. Echevarria, J., & Vogt, E. (2011). Response to intervention (RTI) and English learners: Making it happen. Boston: Pearson Allyn & Bacon.
  3. Hallahan, D., Lloyd, J., Kauffman, J., Weiss, M., & Martinez, E. (2005). Learning disabilities: Foundations, characteristics, and effective teaching (3rd ed.). Boston: Pearson Allyn & Bacon.
  4. Heflin, L., & Alaimo, D. (2007). Students with autism spectrum disorders: Effective instructional practices. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
  5. Heward, W. (2009). Exceptional children: An introduction to special education (9th ed.). Columbus, OH: Pearson.
  6. Hooper, S., & Umansky, W. (2009). Young children with special needs. (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
  7. Howard, V., Williams, B, & Lepper, C. (2010). Very young children with special needs: A foundation for educators, families, and service providers (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
  8. Janney, R., & Snell, M. (2000). Behavioral support. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes.
  9. Jensen, M. M. (2005). Introduction to emotional and behavioral disorders: Recognizing and managing problems in the classroom. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
  10. Kauffman, J., Pullen, P., Mostert, M., & Trent, S. (2011). Managing classroom behaviors: A reflective case-based approach (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
  11. Mastropieri, M. A., & Scruggs, T. E. (2010). The inclusive classroom: Strategies for effective instruction (4th ed.). Columbus, OH: Pearson.
  12. Mercer, C. D., Mercer, A. R., & Pullen, P. C. (2011). Teaching students with learning problems (8th ed.). Columbus, OH: Pearson.
  13. Osborne, A., & Russo, C. (2006). Special education and the law: A guide for practitioners (2nd ed.). London: Sage Publications.
  14. Pierangelo, R., & Giuliani, G. (2006). Assessment in special education: A practical approach (2nd ed.). Boston: Pearson Allyn & Bacon.
  15. Polloway, E., Patton, J., & Serna, L. (2005). Strategies for teaching learners with special needs (8th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
  16. Snell, M, & Brown, F. (2011). Instruction of students with severe disabilities. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
  17. Taylor, R. L. (2006). Assessment of exceptional students: Educational and psychological procedures (7th ed.). Boston: Pearson Allyn & Bacon.
  18. Turnbull, A., Turnbull, H. R., & Wehmeyer, M. (2010). Exceptional lives: Special education in today's schools (6th ed.). Columbus, OH: Pearson.
  19. Wehman, P., & Kregel, J. (2004). Functional curriculum for elementary, middle, and secondary age students with special needs (2nd ed.). Austin, Texas: Pro-Ed.

Online Resources

  1. Council for Exceptional Children. CEC standards for professional practice. Link
  2. Council for Exceptional Children. CEC ethical principles for special education professionals. Link
  3. State of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania code, chapter 14: Special education services and programs. www.pacode.com