Handbook of Special Education Research, Volume I

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.

Thomas W. Farmer is Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, USA.

Elizabeth Talbott is Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development at William & Mary, USA.

Kristen McMaster is Professor and Chair of the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Minnesota, USA.

David Lee is Professor of Education at Pennsylvania State University, USA.

Terese C. Aceves is Professor in the School of Education at Loyola Marymount University, USA.