Karten, a special educator, offers a guide for K-12 general and special education teachers to helping students of all abilities learn. She details research-based strategies, step-by-step practices, and activities for creating inclusive classrooms, and addresses legal aspects and reasons for inclusion; special education terminology; writing and applying the individualized education program (IEP); addressing social, emotional, and behavioral issues; co-teaching; instruction and assessment of the basics and other content areas; comprehension and study skills; working with parents and families of students with disabilities; using technology; and reflecting on practice. This edition has new information on national mandates affecting special education. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)