Revitalizing Special Education: Revolution, Devolution, and Evolution

Special education faces significant threats from anti-scientific sentiment and misguided school reform efforts. In Revitalizing Special Education, the focus is on the devolution caused by decades of illogical criticism and a departure from the core mission of providing a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) for individuals with educational disabilities. This book offers a careful assessment of the past and future of the field. It moves away from both pessimistic and overly optimistic views to examine why the current state of special education has drifted from its original purpose. The text argues that the field requires a second revolution to reinstate its fundamental nature. By understanding these historical and systemic shifts, readers can better grasp how special education can evolve correctly. This work is essential for those looking to understand the current challenges facing educational reform and the necessary steps to restore the integrity of special education services.