Special education is an on-going story of people - of exceptional children, of the families of children with special needs, and of the teachers who work with them. Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education focuses on 15 experienced teachers to give readers first-person insight into this diverse field. It also details, step-by-step, how special educators use highly effective, research-based practices to promote student achievement in their classrooms. The 11th Edition includes new information that reflects the current professional practices, trends, and research that define the exciting and ever-evolving field of special education.