What the book covers
The official publisher table of contents devotes multiple chapters directly to special education: “Special Education: Basis and Reform,” “Classroom Management in Special Education,” “Special Education as a Bureaucracy,” “IEP as Legal Document vs Classroom Teacher Day-to-Day Evaluations,” and “Individual Instruction.” The complete table of contents is available from the publisher.
The practitioner perspective
Troiano’s special education career began in self-contained classes with students identified at the time as Emotionally Disturbed. His writing emphasizes the difference between a formal plan or policy and the continuous observation, adjustment, and judgment required when teaching an individual student.
Troiano’s experience in special education informs his broader argument that classroom judgment and knowledge of individual students should have a meaningful place in education policy.
Vincent B. Troiano
Background on his 36-year career and 27 years in special education.
Related topicTeacher Voice & Education Reform
The broader argument about professional judgment and who shapes classroom decisions.
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Math reform, fluency, facts, and algebra readiness.
Special EducationSpecial Education & Individual Instruction
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HistoryHistory of American Education Reform
Major mid-century curriculum movements and changes in school organization.