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Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 Why the Need for This Book?
Chapter 2 The Problem of Quack Multiculturalism
Chapter 3 Home and Family
Chapter 4 Contexts for School Learning
Chapter 5 General Cognitive Ability, Learning, and Instruction
Chapter 6 Testing and Assessment
Chapter 7 School Discipline and Behavior Management
Chapter 8 Crime, Delinquency, and Gangs
Chapter 9 School District Resources
Chapter 10 Where Do We Go From Here?
Glossary
References

Klappentext

Written by an expert in the field of multicultural school psychology, this book provides comprehensive coverage of the research showing what is effective when working with African-American, Hispanic, Native American, and other diverse students. It is the first book of its kind to compile and disseminate the research showing the evidence-based methods for working with diverse students in school settings. Coverage of curriculum and instruction, testing and assessment, discipline and behavior management, special education, and the home and family environment is included. In addition, legal and ethical issues related to working with minority students are interwoven throughout the book.