With warmth and wisdom informed by her experience as an educator, clinician, and parent of a son on the autism spectrum, Barbara Boroson looks holistically at the challenges students on the spectrum face. More students on the autism spectrum are taught in general education settings today than ever before, bringing an array of notable strengths and skills that add intriguing new dimensions to educational programs. But these students also present challenges that are broader, deeper, and more intractable than those of their typically developing peers. Because reaching and teaching students on the autism spectrum in an inclusive environment complicates the work of teachers, school and district administrators must be prepared to provide knowledgeable, mindful leadership. From this book, you'll learn to decode the functional and behavioral manifestations of these challenges, and you'll gain practical and research-based preemptive, supportive, and responsive strategies. You will also find * Insight into the perspectives of parents and guardians, along with guidance on partnering with them in ways that acknowledge both their expertise and yours. * Tips for modeling transparency and creative differentiation in order to set an inclusive tone throughout your school or district. * Supplemental materials to help you engage and educate families and the entire school community about autism, inclusion, and best-practice policies. Decoding Autism and Leading the Way to Successful Inclusion empowers school and district leaders to ensure that students on the spectrum are welcome, supported, understood, and set up for success. It's an essential resource for any education leader committed to achieving a differentiated, equitable, and inclusive learning environment for all students in their care.
This insightful guide shows professionals how to collaborate with parents and guardians of children with disabilities in empathic, respectful, knowledgeable, and supportive ways. Packed with first-hand accounts and advice from parents and guardians, this book shines a light on lived experiences and reveals paths toward meeting families where they are in order to move forward together. Boroson emphasizes that appreciating the real needs of these families is a crucial step beyond mere adherence to a generic set of professional best practices or principles. Whether working in the field of medicine, education, law, mental health, or related services—in any capacity—readers will come away with the holistic knowledge, inclusive language, productive strategies, and differentiated understanding needed to work effectively with the diverse families they serve. Included is a robust array of resources for families, such as books, articles, associations, organizations, and support networks, along with a website for additional, up-to-date resources.
These writings have evolved properly over living many years on the planet and enjoying observations of my fellow man. It's about learning how to flow within the rhythm of all “LIFE FORMS” and laughing about silly things incredulous human beings do. It’s about loving the human race, and living everywhere on the planet at one time; it’s about you! Note: There is no intention on my part to be cogent as these writings have come about from a knowing heart! Upon using the words man and he, I am referring to the Homo Sapien species which include both male/female gender as we know it at the time of these writings.
With warmth and wisdom informed by her experience as an educator, clinician, and parent of a son on the autism spectrum, Barbara Boroson looks holistically at the challenges students on the spectrum face. More students on the autism spectrum are taught in general education settings today than ever before, bringing an array of notable strengths and skills that add intriguing new dimensions to educational programs. But these students also present challenges that are broader, deeper, and more intractable than those of their typically developing peers. Because reaching and teaching students on the autism spectrum in an inclusive environment complicates the work of teachers, school and district administrators must be prepared to provide knowledgeable, mindful leadership. From this book, you'll learn to decode the functional and behavioral manifestations of these challenges, and you'll gain practical and research-based preemptive, supportive, and responsive strategies. You will also find * Insight into the perspectives of parents and guardians, along with guidance on partnering with them in ways that acknowledge both their expertise and yours. * Tips for modeling transparency and creative differentiation in order to set an inclusive tone throughout your school or district. * Supplemental materials to help you engage and educate families and the entire school community about autism, inclusion, and best-practice policies. Decoding Autism and Leading the Way to Successful Inclusion empowers school and district leaders to ensure that students on the spectrum are welcome, supported, understood, and set up for success. It's an essential resource for any education leader committed to achieving a differentiated, equitable, and inclusive learning environment for all students in their care.
This insightful guide shows professionals how to collaborate with parents and guardians of children with disabilities in empathic, respectful, knowledgeable, and supportive ways. Packed with first-hand accounts and advice from parents and guardians, this book shines a light on lived experiences and reveals paths toward meeting families where they are in order to move forward together. Boroson emphasizes that appreciating the real needs of these families is a crucial step beyond mere adherence to a generic set of professional best practices or principles. Whether working in the field of medicine, education, law, mental health, or related services—in any capacity—readers will come away with the holistic knowledge, inclusive language, productive strategies, and differentiated understanding needed to work effectively with the diverse families they serve. Included is a robust array of resources for families, such as books, articles, associations, organizations, and support networks, along with a website for additional, up-to-date resources.
SENSIBLE WAYS TO SAVE FOR COLLEGE From tuition and books to room and board, the cost of college is staggering-and it isn't getting any cheaper. What you're saving today may not be enough to cover the cost of your child's college education tomorrow. J.K. Lasser's Winning Ways to Save for College provides the most straightforward, tax-efficient strategies to save for your children's college education-whether they're eight months old or eighteen years old. Even if you've worked out how much money you need to save, you still need to make many other important decisions, such as how that money will be invested, the tax consequences of those investments, and how that investment portfolio should change over time. Don't wait! The faster you start saving, the sooner you can stop worrying. Key coverage will help you: * Choose the investments that fit into your college savings plan-stocks, bonds, mutual funds, CollegeSure CDs, and U.S. Treasury Bills * Use educational savings provisions in the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 to speed up the growth of your college savings * Understand how 529 savings plans stack up to prepaid plans, Education IRAs, UGMAs, and UTMAs * Select a financial planner who will help you plot a strategy for college savings * Apply for financial aid such as grants, loans, work-study jobs, and scholarships J.K. Lasser--Practical Guides for All Your Financial Needs Please visit our Web site at www.jklasser.com
A FAST, ACCURATE, EASY WAY TO FILE YOUR TAXES The best guide to making tax season and year-round planning easier and cheaper is finally here! With a growing number of taxpayers filing online and the recently passed Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001, J.K. Lasser's Online Taxes is the perfect answer for all your online tax filing questions. Whether you're a beginner or experienced online tax filer, this practical guide provides accessible information regarding the best tax resources on the Internet, including the IRS Web site. You will also learn how online tax tools offer practical tax strategies and advice at a fraction of what a consultant would cost. With step-by-step instructions on how to file electronically and helpful tips on the new tax law, this book makes filing your taxes simple. J.K. Lasser's Online Taxes will make April 15th seem like just another day. Critical coverage will help you: * Incorporate the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 into your electronic preparation * Pinpoint tax resources on the Web to minimize the need for a consultant * Compare electronic preparation products, including TurboTax and TaxCut * Download necessary tax forms and file your taxes online * File federal and state returns for individuals and small business owners J.K. Lasser-Practical Guides for All Your Financial Needs Please visit our Web site at www.jklasser.com
STOP PAYING MORE TAXES ON YOUR BUSINESS-TODAY! Small businesses are big news. They are profitable, flexible, and productive. But come tax time, most small business owners are at a loss. Let small business and tax expert Barbara Weltman help you maximize your deductions and minimize your payments with J.K. Lasser's New Rules for Small Business Taxes. With the new tax law in effect, many favorable tax changes have been made for small business owners-but unless you're a tax expert, you might not realize all the ways a small business can benefit from both new and current tax laws. J.K. Lasser's New Rules for Small Business Taxes gives you a complete overview of small business tax planning in an accessible and friendly manner. Focusing on strategies that help you use deductions, business income, and other aspects of your small business to save during tax time, this comprehensive guide is all you need to keep up with Uncle Sam. The invaluable advice and guidance in this book will show you how your actions in business today can affect your bottom line from a tax perspective tomorrow. In this volume, you'll find: * Detailed coverage of new tax laws and IRS rules * A complete rundown of available business expenses * Comprehensive information on each deductible expense, including dollar limits and record-keeping requirements * Clear instructions on where to report income and claim deductions on your tax forms * Sample forms and helpful checklists that will keep you organized during tax time * Planning strategies that can help you run a tax-smart business all year long-and avoid problems with the IRS J.K. Lasser-Practical Guides for All Your Financial Needs Please visit our Web site at www.jklasser.com
Stop worrying and start saving with J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2006 Fully updated to reflect important changes in this year's tax laws,J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2006 will help youtake advantage of every tax break and deduction that you may beentitled to. This comprehensive guide is clearly organized by subject matter soyou can easily find situations that may apply to you. Each taxbenefit is clearly explained--along with the eligibilityrequirements for claiming the benefit--while planning tips andcommon pitfalls associated with the benefit in question arediscussed in detail. New tax law alerts are also includedthroughout the book, so you can make the most informed decisionspossible. With this book as your guide, you'll find deductions and tax breakswith regard to: * You and your family * Your home * Your car * Your job or business * Retirement savings * Education costs * Medical expenses * Health savings accounts * Real estate * Investing * Borrowing and interest * Insurance and catastrophes * Gifts and inheritances * Charitable giving * Travel * Entertainment J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2006 is packed withhundreds of updated deductions and credits, practical advice, andreal-world examples. It's a book every taxpayer should own.
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