100 Frequently Asked Questions About the Special Education Process (eBook)

A Step-by-Step Guide for Educators

George Giuliani, Roger Pierangelo (Autoren)

eBook Download: EPUB

2007
136 Seiten
SAGE Publications US (Verlag)
978-1-4522-9331-8 (ISBN)

Infos

"e;This book will make a great contribution to special education."e;-Colleen Winkler, Gifted & Talented Education TeacherRiverdale High School, Jefferson, LA"e;As a general education teacher, I find that this book provides a concrete explanation of complex terms."e;-Kaycee Taylor, Social Studies TeacherBainbridge Island High School, WASpecial education "e;nuts and bolts"e; questions that you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask.Attempting to understand the complex state and federal laws, regulations, and policies affecting special education programs can be a daunting task for any educator. In this practical, jargon-free text, Roger Pierangelo and George Giuliani use their combined expertise in special education and the law to explain key concepts and present clear answers to commonly asked questions about disabilities and education.Ideal for K-12 special education teachers, general education teachers, and education stakeholders, 100 Frequently Asked Questions About Special Education makes an often complex subject understandable to novice teachers and veteran teachers who have not taught students with special needs.Written in a concise question-and-answer format, this practical guide includes an easily accessible glossary of terms and provides basic information about: The prereferral process Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) Eligibility for special education Procedural safeguards, a component of the IDEA Act of 2004 Annual reviews and evaluations Transitions from school to adult lifeAppropriate for both educators and parents, this reader-friendly guidebook gives adults a working knowledge of the special education process and enhances their skills for helping students reach their full potential.

Inhalt

Preface
About the Authors
Introduction: Understanding Special Education Jargon
Steps in the Special Education Process
1. Step I: The Pre-Referral Process
2. Step II: Initial Referral for Special Education Services
3. Step III: The Individual Evaluation Process for Special Education
4. Step IV: Eligibility for Special Education
5. Step V: Procedural Safeguards Under IDEA
6. Step VI: IEP Development
7. Step VII: Annual Review
8. Step VIII: The Triennial Evaluation
9. Step IX: Transitional Services From School Age to Adult Life
Glossary
References and Suggested Readings
Index

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 28.3.2007
• Verlagsort: Thousand Oaks
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lernhilfen
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Sonder-, Heil- und Förderpädagogik
• Schlagworte: Disabilities • Disability • Exceptional students • Feb-1 • Feb-2 • Idea • ideia • IEP • Inclusion • inclusive • Inclusive Education • Individual education plan • individual education program • Individualized Education Program • Special education • special education eligibility • special education evaluation • Special education law • special education programs • special education regulations • special education services • Special Needs • Students with disabilities • Students with special needs • teacher resources
• ISBN-10: 1-4522-9331-7 / 1452293317
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4522-9331-8 / 9781452293318