Author: Linda Wilmshurst Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 0470646888 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 302
Book Description
Provides an insider's view of the special education process for parents and teachers This book explores the special education process-from testing and diagnosis to IEP meetings and advocating for special needs children. Step by step the authors reveal the stages of identification, assessment, and intervention, and help readers to better understand special needs children's legal rights and how to become an active, effective member of a child's educational team. Grounded in more than twenty-five years of working with parents and educators, the authors provide significant insight into what they have learned about the special education. This book fills the gap in the literature for the millions of children receiving special education services and the parents who are clamoring for information on this topic. Includes valuable tools, checklists, sample forms, and advice for working with special education students Demystifies the special education process, from testing and diagnosis to IEP meetings and advocating for children New editions covers Response-to-Intervention (RTI), a new approach to diagnosing learning disabilities in the classroom; expanded coverage of autism spectrum disorders and bipolar disorder; and a revamped Resources section.
Author: Hal Wright Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers ISBN: 0857006843 Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 360
Book Description
The purpose of special needs planning is to create the best possible life for an adult with a disability. This book provides comprehensive guidance on creating a life plan to transition a special needs child to independence or to ensure they are well cared for in the future. Beginning with a vision of a meaningful life for the child, Hal Wright explains how to form a practical plan to reach these goals, how to mentor personal empowerment and task skills, and how to create circles of support to sustain a life plan. He next looks at employment and residential options, and government programs available in the United States. Finally he talks the reader through important financial and legal considerations, including how to fund and manage a special needs trust. This book will be essential reading for all parents or guardians of a child with a cognitive, mental or physical impairment. It will also be of interest to attorneys, financial planners, insurance agents, trust officers and other professionals looking to better serve the special needs community.
Author: Lisa Churchill Publisher: Prentice Hall ISBN: Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 222
Book Description
A Practical Guide for Special Education Professionals is a resource guidebook, the purpose of which is to provide practical information and suggestions to help the special education teacher survive and eventually succeed in the school and classroom setting. This book is written to be used as a quick reference. Thus, the chapters are presented in a brief, user-friendly format. The guidebook''s content presents an overview of the major elements in special education: The Individualized Education Program (IEP), Classroom and Individual Behavior Management, Assessment for Instruction, Supervision of Paraprofessionals, Instructional Planning and Strategies, Collaborative Consultation, Home-School Partnerships, and Stress Reduction Strategies and Time Management Techniques. Each chapter prepares the teacher to work effectively in special education by supplying strategies and practical tips for working directly with pupils and other adults in the educational setting. Features: Guidebook''s content presents an overview or "big picture" of the major elements in the field of special education. Selected topics are essential for teacher survival and readily applicable to the classroom setting. Gives a quick, user friendly reference and overview for teaching students with special needs as well as for working successfully with adults. One chapter does not rely on information contained in a previous chapter. Allows teachers to access chapter materials in on an individualized as- needed-basis. Beginning special education teachers "need it all" and the sooner the better. The organization of the book permits teachers to quickly reference chapter contents and obtain practical information and resources to assist their daily activities. Teaching Tips, Forms, Charts, and Tables that summarize and underscore information for the reader. Enables teachers to easily find solutions to the problems encountered in their work, including working with students, parents, other teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals. The authors consider the IEP the "heart of special education." The chapter on IEP Legal and Pragmatic Issues provides up to date information and practical suggestions and forms to guide the special education teacher to successfully participate in this process and complete the required paperwork. This chapter takes the teacher step by step through the IEP meeting process and assists in understanding Present Levels of Performance (PLEP) , Response to Intervention RtI), and Writing, Monitoring, and Reporting IEP Goals. Gives clear, concise information on the IEP process and document and "demystifies" the IEP. Provides professors with useful tools for instruction on the IEP. Two features that emphasize reflection are "Take A Moment" and "Explorations." Both provide focused questions and structured activities to promote self-reflection and application of the chapters'' content. Provides teachers with an understanding of their roles and responsibilities as a special educator by reflecting on content through focused questions and applicable activities. Chapter on stress reduction strategies and time management techniques addresses the "overwhelmed" feeling that most special educators experience as they enter the profession. Provides tips and strategies for improving multitasking skills. Technology tools and resources are featured in the book. Assisted Technology, Universal Design, Grading Websites, and Web Site Resources are described.
Author: Catherine Creighton Martin Publisher: ISBN: 9780865865068 Category : First year teachers Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
This book offers practical guidance on such topics as roles and responsibilities, school environment and culture, classroom organization and management, collaboration with other professionals, and individual professional development.
Author: Roger Pierangelo Publisher: Prentice Hall ISBN: 9780876282748 Category : Parents and children with disabilities Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
This comprehensive resource gives teachers, counselors and parents a wealth of practical information and suggestions for helping special students make a successful transition from high school to further education or work - a supportive function recently mandated by new federal and state laws. Written by a veteran school psychologist and a social worker, the Guide covers procedures, current laws, school responsibilities, available support services within the school and community, legal requirements, forms, parents' responsibilities, rights, and anything else necessary to ease students through the transitional process. For easy use, materials are organized by issues into 13 chapters and include issues under the responsibility of the school district, such as transitional IEPs, as well as issues strictly within the domain of the family, such as wills.
Author: George A. Giuliani Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers ISBN: 9780857005854 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 320
Book Description
It is vital for all professionals in the field of education to have a practical understanding of the laws that are in place to protect the children with whom they work. The Comprehensive Guide to Special Education Law is a detailed yet accessible introduction to federal law as it applies to the rights of children with special needs. Written in a user-friendly question and answer format, the book covers all of the key areas of special education law including parental rights of participation, the legal right to Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and related services, and the complex issues of discipline and dispute resolutions. This book provides educators with knowledge of the requirements, history, and evolution of the laws that impact their daily working lives and gives them the information they need to help parents obtain better services for their children. This is an indispensible handbook that teachers, school management, and school counselors will refer to again and again.
Author: Carmen Lyons Publisher: ISBN: 9781959641049 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Say goodbye to confusion and uncertainty and hello to confidence and clarity as you navigate the complex world of special education. Special education laws and processes can be complex and confusing. It's no wonder you feel frustrated, stumped, and in over your head? until now.This book takes you through the basics of special education and beyond, lifting away the fog of intimidating terminology and confusing procedures and arming you with the knowledge and tools you need to take on the special education system - and come out on top. In this guide, you'll get: Special education laws are demystified to help you navigate the complex world of special education and advocate for your child's rightsA clear and comprehensive guide to the IEP process to help you avoid common mistakes, saving you time, stress, and frustrationHow to create a convenient records binder to prepare for every step of the IEP process How to understand evaluation results and defend your rights should you disagree with the outcomeWhat to do if your child is not eligible for an IEP - consider alternative options and protect your child's right to an appropriate educationThe crucial difference between accommodations and modifications and how it can impact your child's potential - and why one commonly used accommodation should be used with cautionStrategies to support your child during tough moments and champion their needsHow to master the IEP meeting to guarantee your child's needs are understood and metComprehensive questions to ask special education providers so you can make informed decisions for your childHow to handle conflicts and disputes in the IEP process Effective strategies to ensure your child's IEP is being implemented even when you can't be there And much more. Navigating the special education system can be tricky but not impossible. With this guidebook, you'll have all the tools you need to secure top-notch services for your kiddo. Put your game face on and become your child's fiercest advocate and greatest cheerleader.
Author: Roger Pierangelo, Ph.D. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1118429052 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 336
Book Description
Written for educators who work with special children and teens, this second edition of a best-selling classic offers a practical guide to every facet of the special education teacher’s job, from teaching in a self-contained classroom or resource room to serving on a multidisciplinary team. This easy-to-follow format, takes you step by step through the various stages required to understand the referral process, parent intakes and conferences, evaluation, interpretation, diagnosis, remediation, placement, individual education plans, classroom management, medication, educational law, and more.
Author: Linda Wilmshurst
Author: Hal Wright
Author: Lisa Churchill
Author: Catherine Creighton Martin
Author: Roger Pierangelo
Author: Keith J. Hyatt
Author: George A. Giuliani
Author: Carmen Lyons
Author: Roger Pierangelo, Ph.D.
Author: Corinne Smith