Roberta C. C. Kaufman & Robert W. W. Wandberg 
Powerful Practices for High-Performing Special Educators [EPUB ebook] 

List of Tables and Figures
Publisher’s Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Introduction
1. Working With Diverse Students
Objectives
Introduction
Wisdom of Practice: The Technicolor World of Truman Armstrong
In Brief: What Does the Research Say?
Changing Student Diversity
The Impact of Diverse Populations in Special Education Programming
Professional Practice
Summary
Self-Assessment and Reflection
References
2. Organizing a Classroom for Instruction
Objectives
Introduction
Wisdom of Practice: Ms. Delacatto – See How She Runs!
In Brief: What Does the Research Say?
Professional Practice
Summary
Self-Assessment and Reflection
References
3. Managing Student Behavior
Objectives
Introduction
Wisdom of Practice: Mr. Downing – The Principal is Watching!
In Brief: What Does the Research Say?
Professional Practice
Summary
Self-Assessment and Reflection
References
4. Designing Effective Instruction
Objectives
Introduction
Wisdom of Practice: Mr. Rodriquez Makes a Plan
In Brief: What Does the Research Say?
Professional Practice
Summary
Self-Assessment and Reflection
References
5. Teaching Strategies and Learning Activities
Objectives
Introduction
Wisdom of Practice: Ms. Webster Gets Active!
In Brief: What Does the Research Say?
Professional Practice
Summary
Self-Assessment and Reflection
References
6. Graphic Organizers
Objectives
Introduction
Wisdom of Practice: Picture the Students!
In Brief: What Does the Research Say?
Professional Practice
Summary
Self-Assessment and Reflection
References
7. Incorporating Technology
Objectives
Introduction
Wisdom of Practice: Emmalee Jones – Digital Immigrant or Native?
In Brief: What Does the Research Say?
Professional Practice
Summary
Self-Assessment and Reflection
References
8. Student Assessment and Evaluation
Objectives
Introduction
Wisdom of Practice: Ms. Thomson – What’s in a Number?
In Brief: What Does the Research Say?
Professional Practice
Summary
Self-Assessment and Reflection
References
9. Promoting Achievement Through Collaboration
Objectives
Introduction
Wisdom of Practice: Mrs. Stanton’s Best Laid Plans
In Brief: What Does the Research Say?
Professional Practice
Summary
Self-Assessment and Reflection
References
Conclusion: Wrapping Up, Reflecting and Celebrating
Index

Robert Wandberg currently serves as the Language Diverse Literacy Coach for the Columbia Heights School District in Minnesota. His responsibilities include providing classroom teachers with effective, best practice strategies for working with English language learners, special education students, and low-literacy learners. He is a former middle and high school classroom teacher and state curriculum specialist with the Minnesota Department of Education. In addition to his numerous state, national, and international presentations, Dr. Wandberg has authored 12 middle/high school level textbooks for low-literacy students. He has also co-authored two university-level textbooks focusing on effective classroom practice and several professional journal articles, many of which focus on diverse students in the general education classroom. He also teaches graduate education courses at Minnesota State University, Mankato.