Offers clear guidelines aligned with the reauthorization of IDEA 2004 for assessing students' eligibility for special education services and for working with families and service providers.
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.
Featuring reader-friendly language, step-by-step guidelines, and informative appendices, this guide introduces educators to the purpose, principles, benefits, and application of this tiered service delivery model.
A jargon-free overview of special education's prereferral process, IEPs, eligibility services, procedural and legal safeguards, annual reviews and evaluations, and transitions from school to adult life.
These guidelines for special education teachers cover gathering student information, classroom design, meeting with parents, evaluation, assessment, classroom management, instructional interventions, and grading options.
Written by legal and education experts and aligned with the reauthorization of IDEA 2004, this practical resource provides a step-by-step plan for creating, writing, and evaluating IEPs.
Save time and frustration with this definitive special education resource to locate specialized clearinghouses and disability organizations, toll-free numbers, publications, state-specific entities, and more.
The book is easy to read and contains strategies that beginning teachers will find helpful." —Sylvia Rockwell, Professor of Special Education, St. Leo University Author, You Can′t Make Me! "A needed addition to the professional library of teachers who are challenged to meet the needs of students with ADHD." —Mary Reeve, Director of Special Education Gallup-McKinley County Public Schools, Gallup, NM Understand key concepts of ADHD to effectively manage your classroom! Working with students who have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) presents unique challenges for educators. This valuable resource provides general and special education professionals with an understanding of ADHD and appropriate strategies to help children participate in the classroom experience and develop to their fullest potential. Aligned with the reauthorization of IDEA 2004, Classroom Management Techniques for Students With ADHD presents practical, nuts-and-bolts methods and a concise glossary for teaching and working with this unique group of students. The authors, recognized experts in the field, succinctly cover: The characteristics of ADHD The processes and legal requirements for identifying students with ADHD Understanding different treatment options and how students are diagnosed Instructional techniques and behavioral interventions Classroom accommodations and modifications Use this indispensable text to help you work effectively with parents, other professionals, and the outside community in fostering successful learning experiences for students with ADHD.
This handbook explains applicable federal regulations and clarifies the referral, assessment, and evaluation process that helps determine student eligibility for special education and related services.
This book focuses on practical and productive techniques that can be used in a variety of behavior crisis situations that may occur in a classroom. Teachers have told us that one of their major concerns has been dealing with severe behavior problems in the classroom. While there are many different types of crisis situations that may occur having the proper “tools” can prevent a situation from becoming even worse. The Classroom Teacher’s Behavior Management Toolbox provides a variety of crisis tools for all types of situations. These tools have been gathered over the years and have been very successful in actual classroom situations.
This important resource is an update of the best-selling book The Special Educator's Resource Guide to 109 Diagnostic Tests. The greatly expanded second edition contains 301 new and enhanced tests, which are vital to understanding assessment in special education. Designed as an easy-to-use, hands-on resource, the book is filled with practical tools, information, and suggestions. Step-by-step, this practical guide explores the various stages of evaluation, interpretation, diagnosis, prescription, and remediation.
There are abundant resource in the field of special education for professionals and parents of children with special needs. However, it can be a daunting task to navigate through this sea of organizations, Web sites, books, and other resources in order to find exactly what you need. Save time and take the guesswork out of your search for information and materials by turning to this definitive guide. Practical and easy to use, this ready-reference is borne out of extensive research and numerous interviews with parents and professionals to ensure selection of only the highest-caliber and most sought-after resources. Covering everything from federal agencies and professional organizations to IEP information and lesson plans, and providing extensive resources for all 50 states, The Big Book of Special Education Resources is the most comprehensive collection of its kind. The book includes: • Contact information for and descriptions of dozens of clearinghouses and national disability organizations • Thousands of pertinent toll-free numbers and Web sites for all areas of special education • Reputable books, videos, and journals on specific topics in special education • State-by-state directory of agencies, disability-specific organizations, and parent groups • Additional Comprehensive resource sections covering behavior issues, IDEA and IEP navigation, reputable sources of teaching strategies and materials, and more Save yourself hours of hassle and frustration by picking up The Big Book of Special Education Resources, Second Edition, and putting the most up-to-date and reputable resources in every area of special education right at your fingertips.
Parents of the '90s are faced with numerous challenges in raising their children. Now a successful child psychologist and his wife--with two happy children of their own--have designed a perfect (and proven) program for raising emotionally healthy, loving and confident children.
Why Liberal Thinking Changed America: The Evolution of Justice in Our Nation's History was written for two reasons. First, it was written to help give support and courage to those people with a liberal mind-set and to embolden them to step forward for a good cause, and to fight for justice, as our forefathers did. Second, it was written to summarize, for those who will listen, that it was the liberal-minded person who always took up the cause for justice. It is never an easy road to make major changes for the sake of justice in any country and most times there are very powerful conservative thinkers who will stand in the way of justice. How difficult is it to convince those who oppose such just movements to reverse themselves and support these just movements? What you will learn from Why Liberal Thinking Changed America: The Evolution of Justice in Our Nation's History: The greatest movements in American history, such as The American Revolution, Child Labor Laws, Integration of Major League Baseball, A Woman's Right to Vote, and many others Overview of Each Movement How Each Movement Began Liberal Thinking Behind Each Movement-Who Sought Changes to Overcome this Injustice? Conservative Thinking Against the Movement-Who Wanted to Keep the Status Quo? How the Movement was Won Through Liberal Thinking Commentary We, the authors, feel that the United States of America is the single greatest nation in the history of mankind. We believe that the principles of the American Constitution make it the beacon of democracy for others to follow and emulate.
Parents of the '90s are faced with numerous challenges in raising their children. Now a successful child psychologist and his wife--with two happy children of their own--have designed a perfect (and proven) program for raising emotionally healthy, loving and confident children.
Discover practical methods for teaching students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, including effective strategies for classroom management, behavioral intervention, meeting legal requirements, and academic instruction.
Save time and frustration with this definitive special education resource to locate specialized clearinghouses and disability organizations, toll-free numbers, publications, state-specific entities, and more.
General education teachers need more information and guidance on how to effectively work with students with emotional and behavioral disorders. This book provides an overview of the various needs and characteristics that many of these students display." —Emily Wilmes, Emotional Behavioral Disorder Teacher Roosevelt Elementary School, Mankato, MN Effective methods for teaching students with emotional and behavioral disorders! Written by experts in the field of special education, this guide provides a clear and comprehensive overview of emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD), along with practical guidelines for working with students diagnosed with EBD. Aligned with the reauthorization of IDEA 2004, these effective and culturally sensitive techniques help teachers understand and distinguish typical behavior from the symptoms, problems, and characteristics of EBD, such as moodiness, argumentative behavior, anger, difficulty interacting with peers, refusing to share, and inability or unwillingness to take responsibility. Ideal for general and special education teachers, this step-by-step resource includes references, a glossary, and information about: Positive reinforcements and effective instructional interventions for the classroom Federal regulations related to students with EBD Ways to promote healthy social interactions Classroom management strategies for specific disorders Classroom Management for Students With Emotional and Behavioral Disorders provides invaluable guidance for redirecting students toward more appropriate behaviors, building important social skills, and establishing a positive classroom climate for all learners.
A jargon-free overview of special education's prereferral process, IEPs, eligibility services, procedural and legal safeguards, annual reviews and evaluations, and transitions from school to adult life.
Gives general educators the precise information needed to work with children on the autistic spectrum. The range of topics covered makes this book a great resource for professionals looking for an overview of autism spectrum disorders and how to work effectively with this population." —G. Richmond Mancil, Assistant Professor University of Central Florida "Teachers in today′s classrooms are faced with the challenge of educating all children. This book provides an easy-to-understand reference for a traditionally misunderstood disability." —Vicki McFarland, Special Education Director Learning Matters Educational Group Create an appropriate learning environment to help children with ASD develop lifelong independence! Written by experts in special education and psychology, this user-friendly resource summarizes current research and presents a comprehensive overview of how to teach students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The authors discuss intervention strategies for implementing effective educational programs that give youngsters with ASD the opportunity to learn and interact with their peers. This practical book describes the characteristics of specific disorders, including autistic disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder, Rett syndrome, pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified, and Asperger syndrome. Other topics include: Specific instructional approaches Behavioral, skill-based, and physiologically-based intervention models A comprehensive team approach that includes parents Assistive technology options Support services for transition from high school to adult life Teaching Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders addresses the most significant, everyday challenges that general and special education teachers face in reaching students with ASD.
Designed for professionals working in a resource room, self-contained special class, or inclusive setting, this step-by-step guide helps new teachers in special education get their careers off to a positive start and offers experienced teachers supportive information to help improve classroom practice.Special education experts Roger Pierangelo and George Giuliani review all aspects of special education teaching, from how to get to know your students before school starts to writing end-of-the-year reports. Teaching in a Special Education Classroom offers straightforward advice to make the school year more productive for you and your students.
Save time and frustration with this definitive special education resource to locate specialized clearinghouses and disability organizations, toll-free numbers, publications, state-specific entities, and more.
Thank you for visiting our website. Would you like to provide feedback on how we could improve your experience?
This site does not use any third party cookies with one exception — it uses cookies from Google to deliver its services and to analyze traffic.Learn More.