Any ideas for books for older special education children?

Question

My mother works for a middle school library. She's noticed that the books in the "special education" section are easy enough for some of the children to read, but that they are all about very small children. They aren't actually special education, but more like kindergarten books stuck on that shelf. We've been trying to figure out some books we could buy and donate that would show older children doing older children activities, but still would have good readability for struggling students. The kids at this school are all 11-14. I've had no luck so far trying to find anything appropriate. Any recommendations would be much appreciated. She and I are such avid readers, and this is really important to us.

Answer 1

I hope some of these can help. The first three links I think are the best.

http://mcgraw-hill.co.uk/kingscourt/wild...

http://www.staeducational.com/hi-lo.htm

http://www.staeducational.com/specialnee...

http://www.childrensdisabilities.info/ch...

http://www.woodbinehouse.com/default.asp

http://www.lapublishing.com/ADD-ADHD-Boo...

http://www.specialneeds.com/books.asp?id...

Answer 2

This is interesting. The middle school doesn't have a policy, guidelines, on WHAT books to have in the libarary, what topics, levels, etc? It's OK for the librarian to choose the books?

Answer 3

Sorry, but why can't they read what every other child would read?

Answer 4

Hi, My name is Lori and I am actually presenting at a assistive technology on this very topic. Some resources would be Slater Software, Don Johnston. They have high level low content books that are great. If you would like any more info, feel free to email me. Lori in NJ

Answer 5

Penthouse Letters, worked for me!