The required textbook for this course is:
Educating Exceptional Children 14th ed.
By: Kirk, S., Gallagher, J., Coleman, M
Publisher: Centage Learning
ISBN-13: 978-1285451343
Petey (This is a young adult book-any edition is acceptable)
By: Mikaelsen, B
Publisher: Hyperion Press
ISBN-13: 9781423131748
Virginia Milestones of Child Development This publication is available free on-line
The Kirk textbook is a definitive text in the field of special education. It contains some information which is beyond the scope of this course but also provides basic developmental information you need to understand specific categories of special education. Although you will read the whole textbook and need it for this course, you will not necessarily read each chapter in order or in the same depth throughout the course.
For specific information on ordering, see the ELI bookstore listing.
E-books are acceptable for this course as you will not use them for your exams.
Acquiring textbooks and Materials
Textbooks and Course Materials
Textbook information can be found on the NOVA Online Bookstore Website Links to an external site.. For complete directions, including where to go to buy textbooks in person, see the NOVA Online web site.Links to an external site.
You are required to purchase only the items marked REQUIRED. Other items marked BOOKSTORE RECOMMENDED are optional. Uncheck the box next to each item you do not wish to purchase before proceeding with your order.
Caution: If this course contains exams that are open book, please note that ebooks cannot be used for open book exams in the testing centers.
Notes for SSDL Students
SSDL students may purchase their textbooks from their campus bookstore or from the NOVA Online bookstore website Links to an external site.. However, SSDL students using financial aid to pay for their books must purchase from their campus bookstore. Be sure to check the NOVA Online Bookstore Website Links to an external site. for the ISBN number for the required textbook to ensure that you are buying the correct textbook from your campus bookstore. If you have any questions, please contact your home college liaison.
You may be required to access linked library resources for this course. When clicking on these links, you may be prompted to log in.
For questions or concerns, please contact Online-Library@nvcc.edu.
To log in, use your Canvas username and password. This is the same username and password that you use to access your online course.
For complete access to these materials, you also must be logged into your single sign-on page. This is the same page you use to access Canvas, Student Email, and VCCS Services (see image below). Please note, this page will time out with inactivity. You must be actively logged in to access the linked library materials in your course.