Exceptional Learners

Daniel Hallahan presents the 15th Edition of Exceptional Learners: An Introduction to Special Education, a foundational textbook designed for general educators and special educators. Published by Pearson, this volume connects foundational special education theory and research to educational practice.

The text examines how psychological, sociological, and medical dimensions shape the understanding of disabilities alongside giftedness. Readers explore how educational systems approach student identification and execute formal assessment practices.

This updated edition incorporates over 400 new references drawn from contemporary academic research. The material prepares general and special educators to analyze core concepts in special education.