Partners for Special Needs

About the Authors Preface PART I THE PRACTICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION Chapter 1 The Development of Special Education Practices The Legal Environment Considerations to Ponder If It’s Not Legal, Consider It Illegal Conclusion Chapter 2 The Evolution of Instruction Foundational Perspective of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Conclusion Considerations to Ponder Reflection Activity Worksheet Chapter 3 The Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Process The Exceptional Learner The Instructional Team: Changing ""Me"" to ""We"" Gathering Evidence: Who, What, When, and Where Discussing the Data: Who and What Reviewing the Environment: Where and When Analyzing the Problem: Why and How The Eight Components of an IEP Considerations to Ponder Conclusion PART II COLLABORATING AND COMMUNICATING Chapter 4 Effective Communication and Meeting Strategies The Communication Process Nonverbal Communication Language Barriers Culture Barriers Physical Barriers Perception Checking Communication Strategies for Meetings Considerations to Ponder Conclusion Chapter 5 ""Rule of Three"": Working with Professional Advocates Envisioning the 21st-Century Classroom Instructional Implications Considerations to Ponder ""Rule of Three"" Parents: Partners in Language, Communication, and Data Collection Advocate: Mediator, Negotiator, and Objective Third Party ""Rule of Three"": Teacher, Parent, and Advocate Conclusion Chapter 6 Advocating as a Parent Considerations to Ponder Parent–Teacher Partnering Tips Advocacy Support Know the Lingo Conclusion Chapter 7 How to Keep Parent Relationships Positive Rule #1 Pay Attention to the F Word The Importance of Being Proactive Parent Involvement at School and at Home Considerations to Ponder Conclusion Afterword References Appendix