section 1. Historical and contemporary issues in educating exceptional learners -- section 2. Legal aspects of special education -- section 3. The general education context of special education -- section 4. Special education categories -- section 5. Assessment of students with disabilities -- section 6. Policy and leadership in the administration of special education -- section 7. Instructional issues for students with high incidence disabilities -- section 8. Instructional issues for students with low incidence cognitive disabilities -- section 9. Transition to adulthood and high incidence disabilities -- section 10. Transition of students with low incidence disabilities -- section 11. Parent and family issues in special education -- section 12. Early identification and intervention in exceptionality -- section 13. Cultural and international issues in special education.
