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With the belief that families must be integrally involved in all aspects of their children's education, more information is needed for educators and parents of children with special needs. This book provides much-needed insight to important issues in special education.The third edition of this book maintains a "people-first" philosophy and emphasizes children with disabilities and their education. Important issues such as inclusion, cultural and linguistic diversity, technology, and other social issues that are broad and national in scope are discussed. All chapters are updated with the most current research.