TExES Special Education EC-12 (161) Book + Online (TExES Teacher Certification Test Prep) - Softcover

Haney M.A., Jill L.; Wescott, James; Jaquess, Jamalyn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0738611417 ISBN 13: 9780738611419

Publisher: Research & Education Association, 2013

Synopsis

REA's TExES Special Education EC-12 (161) Test Prep with Online Practice Tests Gets You Certified and in the Classroom!

Our test prep is designed to help teacher candidates master the information on the TExES Special Education EC-12 (161) exam and get certified. It's perfect for college students, out-of-state teachers, and career-changing professionals who are looking to become Texas Early Special Education teachers.

The book is aligned with the TExES Special Education EC-12 exam and targets exactly what teacher candidates need to know to excel on the test. A comprehensive review guides prospective Special Education EC-12 teachers through all the content topics tested, including: understanding individuals with disabilities; promoting student learning and development; promoting student achievement in mathematics, English language arts and reading; and professional roles and responsibilities.

Two full-length practice tests are offered online in a timed format with instant scoring, diagnostic feedback, and detailed explanations of answers. Each test features every type of question, subject area, and skill you need to know for the exam. Our online tests offer the most powerful scoring and diagnostic tools available today. Automatic scoring and instant reports help you zero in on the topics and types of questions that give you trouble now, so you'll succeed when it counts.

The book includes the same two practice tests that are offered online, but without the added benefits of detailed scoring analysis and diagnostic feedback.

This test prep is a must-have for anyone who wants to teach Special Education in Texas!

About this title

From the Back Cover:

TExES™ SPECIAL EDUCATION EC-12 (161)

Make the Most of Your Study Time with REA’s Book + Online Prep!

BOOK
Targeted Subject Review – Everything you need to know for the TExES (Texas Examinations of Educator Standards) Special Education EC-12 (161) exam, written by leading teacher education experts. Covers every domain and competency and includes end-of-chapter practice to test what you’ve learned.

Proven Test Prep Methods – REA’s trusted content and practical advice have helped millions succeed on their exams. With our step-by-step plan, you can score high on the exam and get certified to teach in Texas.

ONLINE
The online REA Study Center gives you the most powerful scoring analysis and diagnostic tools available today. Topic-level score reports pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses and help raise your score by showing you exactly where to focus your study.

2 Full-Length Practice Tests – balanced to include every type of question you can expect on the actual TExES exam, so you’ll be confident and prepared on test day.

Online REA Study Center – practice exams, timed testing, automatic scoring, powerful diagnostics, and detailed explanations of answers.

With REA, you’ll get one step closer to your certification goals!

About the Author:

Jill L. Haney earned a bachelor of arts degree in English with honors and a master of arts degree in teaching from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. A former middle school teacher, national reading consultant, and educational publishing executive, she is now an independent Special Education and reading consultant in San Antonio, Texas. Certified in Texas to teach Special Education EC-12, Elementary EC-6, and reading and language arts 6-12, Haney was the San Antonio ISD Teacher of the Year in 1999 and won the coveted Trinity Prize that same year.

James E. Westcott is a former teacher, education content writer, and children’s author. He holds a master’s degree in Special Education from Nazareth College of Rochester, New York. Westcott is a New York State-certified teacher in grades K–12. He has taught Special Education at both the elementary and secondary levels for 15 years outside of Rochester, New York. Westcott is especially proud of being chosen Who’s Who Among Special Education Teachers in 2007.

Jamalyn Jaquess is an elementary Specialized Support teacher in the Northeast Independent School District of San Antonio, Texas. She is certified in Special Education EC–12 and General Education EC–6. Her goal is to cultivate and foster the potential in each of her students, helping them to reach the purpose for which they were created.

About this edition

• Publisher: Research & Education Association
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0738611417
• ISBN 13: 9780738611419
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 336