Birnbaum (special education, Northeastern Illinois U.) presents 10 chapters addressing issues in bilingual special education in the US intended for students and professionals in special education as well as administrators and policymakers. Among the topics addressed is the fact that English language learners (ELLs) are disproportionately labeled mentally retarded compared to their American counterparts. Also covered are legal issues, testing and assessment of disabled ELLs, educational issues and leadership in bilingual and special education, the demographics and cultures of ELLs, second language acquisition theory, collaboration between the school and the family, and effective instruction for ELL students with disabilities. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)