Pearson+ gives you access to much more than your eTextbook. Most titles also include audiobooks, study notes, flashcards and more to help you thrive in the classroom. For introduction to special education courses. A straightforward approach to special education from the directors of the IRIS Center Introduction to Contemporary Special Education is an introduction to the professional practices, trends and research that define contemporary special education. It also conveys the diversity and excitement of this changing field. Field-tested in IRIS codirector Naomi Tyler's own classroom, the 2nd Edition fully engages today's students while incorporating the latest information about evidence-based practices, inclusive settings and exceptionalities.