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A truly comprehensive, teacher- and parent-friendly guide to creating clear and effective IEPs

With the skyrocketing diagnoses of ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and related conditions in U.S. schools, there is a growing need for information on creating effective IEPs for exceptional students. The IEP From A to Z is a step-by-step guide showing teachers and parents how to get the right education plan in place for students with ADHD, Autism/Asperger's, Emotional/Behavioral Disturbance, and related conditions.

  • Provides easy-to-understand explanations of the special education process along with a wealth of sample effective IEPs
  • Explains what is most important for educators and parents to keep in mind during IEP development
  • Provides content area-specific sample goal and objective templates, general teaching tips for maintaining the IEP, and useful resources

    • From nationally recognized experts in the special education field, this book guides readers through the process of writing thoughtful, intelligent Individualized Education Plans that deliver high-quality, need-based educational programming to exceptional students.

    ISBN-13: 9780470562345

    Media Type: Paperback

    Publisher: Wiley

    Publication Date: 04-26-2011

    Pages: 224

    Product Dimensions: 6.90(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.60(d)

    Series: Jossey-Bass Teacher

    Diane Twachtman-Cullen, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is a communication disorders specialist and licensed speech-language pathologist specializing in autism spectrum disorders and related conditions. She is the founder and editor-in-chief of Autism Spectrum Quarterly. Jennifer Twachtman-Bassett, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a communication disorders specialist and licensed speech-language pathologist specializing in working with students with autism, emotional/behavioral disturbance, and related communication and language impairments.

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    Table of Contents

    Acknowledgments ix

    The Authors xi

    Authors’ Note xiii

    Foreword xv

    Introduction 1

    Part One: Essential Elements of the Iep

    1 Past Perspectives and Present Practices 7

    2 The ‘‘Gold Standard’’ for Setting Goals and Measuring Progress 15

    3 Setups for Successful Performance 23

    4 Methodology: No Longer a Sacred Cow 31

    5 Scaffolding Student Success 41

    6 The Case for Generalization 53

    7 Getting to the Heart of the Matter: How to Write Meaningful Goals and Objectives 59

    8 Measuring Student Performance: More than a Simple ‘‘Numbers Game’’ 69

    9 In the Shadow of No Child Left Behind 77

    Part Two: Moving From Theory to Practice

    10 Tools for Assessment and Decision Making 87

    11 Comprehension: The Power That Fuels Expression 97

    12 The Many Different Faces of Expression 111

    13 All Things Social 131

    14 Executive Function: The Pinnacle of Cognitive Development 149

    15 Critical Thinking: An Essential Life Skill 165

    Epilogue 179

    Appendix A: Tips for Teaching Skill Development and Generalization 183

    Appendix B: Helpful Teaching Resources 187

    References 193

    Index 197