ABSTRACT

Divided into two volumes, Handbook of Special Education Research provides a comprehensive overview of critical issues in special education research. This first volume addresses key topics in theory, methods, and development, exploring how these three domains interconnect to build effective special education research. Each chapter features considerations for future research and implications for fostering continuous improvement and innovation. Essential reading for researchers and students of special education, this handbook brings together diverse and complementary perspectives to help move the field forward.

section Section 1|82 pages

Theoretical Foundations of Special Education Research

chapter 1|7 pages

Taking Stock of Special Education Research

Current Perspectives and Future Directions

chapter 3|16 pages

Contributions of Cognitive Science to Special Education Research and Practice

Historical Context, Current Influences, and Future Directions

chapter 4|13 pages

Using Data in Research and Practice

Intensifying and Strengthening the Effectiveness of Academic Instruction

chapter 6|16 pages

Developmental Science and Special Education Research

Dynamic Systems, Person-in-Context, and Lifecourse Perspectives

section Section 2|174 pages

Methods, Design, and Analysis in Special Education Research

chapter 10|13 pages

Family–Professional Partnership Research

Key Methodological Considerations for Elevating Family Voices

chapter 11|14 pages

Beyond Cultural Responsivity

Applied Behavior Analysis Through a Lens of Cultural Humility

chapter 13|16 pages

Beyond Exploratory

How Varied Qualitative Methodologies Can Inform and Advance the Field of Special Education

chapter 17|14 pages

Making Sense of Multiple Data Sources

Using Single-Case Design Research for Behavioral Decision-Making

chapter 18|12 pages

Longitudinal Research to Support Tailored Interventions

Person- and Process-Oriented Approaches

section Section 3|109 pages

Leveraging Developmental Processes and Contexts in Intervention

chapter 21|14 pages

Self-Regulation and Executive Function

The Foundation for Student Success

chapter 23|14 pages

Family as Faculty

Centering Families' Expertise for the Benefit of Youth With Disabilities

chapter 26|12 pages

Targeted Universalism and Tiered Systems of Adaptive Support

Centering Intervention on the Developmental Needs of Students With Exceptionalities