100 Frequently Asked Questions About the Special Education Process: A Step-by-Step Guide for Educators"This book will make a great contribution to special education." "As a general education teacher, I find that this book provides a concrete explanation of complex terms." Special education "nuts and bolts" 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:
Appropriate 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. |
Contents
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Who is Considered a Parent or Guardian under IDEA? | 8 |
Part I Steps in the Special Education Process | 13 |
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Who are the Members of the Child Study Team? | 16 |
IEP Development | 61 |
What is the Purpose of an IEP? | 62 |
Who Develops the IEP? | 63 |
If a Student with a Disability has Several General Education Teachers Must all of Them Attend the IEP Meeting? | 68 |
What Content Must be Included in a Students IEP? | 69 |
What are Assistive Technology Devices and Services? | 74 |
How is a Students Placement Determined? | 75 |
What Happens after the IEP is Written? | 76 |
What is a Referral to the Child Study Team? | 17 |
What are the Options of the Child Study Team? | 18 |
What is a Prereferral Strategy Plan? | 19 |
What Happens after the Child Study Team Determines That a Student May have a Disability? | 20 |
Initial Referral for Special Education Services | 21 |
Who Can Make a Referral for Special Education? | 22 |
Is Parent or Guardian Consent Necessary for an Evaluation for Special Education? | 23 |
What is an Assessment Plan? | 24 |
The Individual Evaluation Process for Special Education | 27 |
How Should Parents and Guardians go about Obtaining School Records on Their Children? | 30 |
What Should a Parent or Guardian Expect and Provide for the ParentGuardian Intake or Interview? | 32 |
What Occurs after the Comprehensive Assessment is Completed? | 35 |
Eligibility for Special Education | 37 |
What are the Responsibilities of the Eligibility Committee? | 38 |
What is the Role of the ParentGuardian Member on the Eligibility Committee? | 39 |
What is a Recommendation to the Eligibility Committee? | 40 |
What is Response to Intervention RTI? | 41 |
Procedural Safeguards Under IDEA | 43 |
What are Parents and Guardians Rights to Receive Notice? | 44 |
What are Parents and Guardians Rights to Give or withhold Consent? | 45 |
What are Parents and Guardians Rights for Evaluation Reevaluation and an Independent Educational Evaluation? | 46 |
Access to a Students Educational Records is Frequently a Concern of Parents and Guardians | 48 |
What Can Parents and Guardians Do When They Disagree with Their School Districts Decisions? | 52 |
What Options are Available to Parents and Guardians if They Want to Put Their Child in a Private School? | 57 |
What Can the Public Agency Do if Parents or Guardians Do Not Consent to Their Students Initial Evaluation Reevaluation or Initial Provision of Spe... | 59 |
How Can Parents and Guardians be Involved after Their Childs IEP is Developed? | 77 |
How often Will a Students IEP be Reviewed and Revised? | 79 |
Summary of the Steps to Developing and Implementing an IEP | 80 |
Annual Review | 85 |
How is a Parent or Guardian Notified of the Meeting? | 86 |
Who Participates in the Annual Review? | 87 |
Is a New IEP Developed at the Annual Review? | 88 |
What Happens if the Parent or Guardian Disagrees with the Recommendations Made at the Annual Review? | 89 |
What Suggestions should be Made for the Parents or Guardians Participation in the Annual Review? | 90 |
The Triennial Evaluation | 91 |
What Professionals are Involved in the Triennial Evaluation? | 92 |
What Information will the Parents or Guardians be asked to Provide During the Triennial Evaluation? | 93 |
What Suggestions should You Make to Parents and Guardians about Their Participation in the Triennial Evaluation? | 94 |
Transitional Services from School Age to Adult Life | 95 |
Who is Entitled to Transition Services? | 96 |
What is the Districts Role in Transition Services? | 98 |
What is an Individualized Transitional Education Program ITEP? | 99 |
What should the Student and Family Participation be in the Transition Process? | 100 |
What is a Vocational Assessment? | 101 |
What Concerns should Parents and Guardians be aware of if Their Child will be Entering a Work Situation after Aging out? | 104 |
What Should a Parent or Guardian or Student with a Disability Consider with Postsecondary Education? | 106 |
Glossary | 109 |
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