Nicholas D. Young, Melissa A. Mumby, Michaela Rice

The Special Education Toolbox (eBook, ePUB)

Supporting Exceptional Teachers, Students, and Families

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The world of special education can sometimes feel like a confusing place to novice teachers and families; however, The Special Education Toolbox: Supporting Exceptional Teachers, Students and Families is a primer that everyone can use to become an expert in their own right. Beginning with a brief walk through special education history and including the basics of assessment and IEP writing, this book considers student success from a variety of perspectives to include the role of the paraprofessional, the home-school connection, and transition planning to name just a few. The Special Education Toolbox will easily be one of the most used books on the shelf in any office, classroom, or home.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury eBooks US
• Seitenzahl: 140
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Juni 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781475847970
• Artikelnr.: 56965094

Autorenporträt

Nicholas D. Young, PhD, EdD has worked in diverse educational roles for more than 30 years, serving as a teacher, principal, counselor, special education director, graduate professor, graduate program director, graduate dean, and longtime superintendent of schools. He was named the Massachusetts Superintendent of the Year. Dr. Young holds several graduate degrees including a PhD in educational administration and an EdD in educational psychology. Dr. Young has written extensively in the fields of education, counseling, and psychology.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Acknowledgement
1. The Fundamentals of Special Education: Defining Disabilities and the
Federal Laws that Provide Guidance
2. Response to Intervention & Multi-Tiered Systems of Support: A Close
Examination of the Pre-Referral Process
3. Determining the Need for Special Education Services: A Spotlight on the
Assessment and Diagnostic Process
4. Laying the Foundation for Success: Developing Meaningful Individualized
Education Plans
5. Finding the Right Fit: The Least Restrictive Environment
6. Understanding the Role of the Paraprofessional: Leveraging Student
Success
7. It's Not All About Academics: Addressing Disability-Related Behavior
Problems and Social Deficits
8. Expanding the Team: Effective Collaboration with Outside Services and
Professionals
9. Harnessing the Home-School Connections: Planning for Effective
Parent-Teacher Partnerships
10. Transition Planning: Ensuring Successful Post-Secondary Outcomes for
Students with Disabilities
11. Resources to Support Special Education Professionals
About the Authors