Preface

Current Issues and Trends in Special Education is divided into two volumes, namely, Volume 19: Identification, Assessment and Instruction and Volume 20: Research, Technology, and Teacher Preparation. The field of special education constantly changes as a result of legislation, new instructional formats and current research investigations. It can be difficult for general and special educators, school counselors and psychologists, administrators, and practicing clinicians to keep up with these changes and be current in all areas relating to special education. The special education literature knowledge base should reflect these changes; however, there is no current resource that effectively and comprehensively does this. The purpose of Current Issues and Trends in Special Education is to fulfill this void.