Written by legal and education experts and aligned with the reauthorization of IDEA 2004, this practical resource provides a step-by-step plan for creating, writing, and evaluating IEPs.

Individualized Education Program (IEP) documents have strayed from their original functional purpose. Instead of being designed to efficiently communicate the details of a student's educational programming to teachers and parents, IEPs have become over focused on legalities and the documentation of compliance with state and federal law. This misplaced emphasis on legality has lessened the practical utility of the IEP document to the classroom teacher. It has also created a significant paperwork burden, which has siphoned educator resources away from service delivery. In “A ONE PAGE IEP”, Dr. Lucido offers a simple remedy to this problem: the field must reconceptualize the written IEP as a communicative tool as opposed to a legal/contractual document. To this end, he skillfully demonstrates how it is possible to construct an IDEA 2004 compliant IEP no longer than a single page. This reconceptualization should result in more useful IEPs and save educator resources that could be better prioritized toward service delivery.

Develop and monitor high-quality IEPs for diverse learners High-quality IEPs are fundamental for guiding the educational process of and developing goals for students who require special education services. English learners (ELs) and other students with learning, emotional, or behavioral disabilities present unique challenges to educators responsible for referring, assessing, and placing them. This book guides educators through the process for creating high-quality IEPs for these K-12 learners. Readers will find: Practical guidance for developing and monitoring culturally and linguistically responsive IEPs Checklists, guides, and other reproducibles that support IEP development Case studies highlighting examples of appropriate IEPs

Aimed at parents of and advocates for special needs children, explains how to develop a relationship with a school, monitor a child's progress, understand relevant legislation, and document correspondence and conversations.

This bestselling guide helps users reduce the complexity of IEP development to seven basic steps, based on the requirements of IDEA 2004. It helps prepare teacher candidates with excellent IEP-writing skills, and gives inservice teachers an accurate resource for their continuing professional development in this critical area. Features include step-by-step instruction for IEP development, using explanation, modeling, practice and formative feedback for self-guided individual or group learning. The introduction of the second edition provides a quick overview of special education and the requirements of IDEA 2004. Additionally, the second edition is based on new case studies with complete IEPs for four elementary and secondary students with mild/moderate and severe disabilities, including transition planning. It also provides practice in differing requirements for students taking alternative assessments and features Answers to Tricky Questions About IEPs that teachers often encounter. "

Guides you through quick and effective writing of accurate and measurable IEP goals and objectivesFor all staff involved in the IEP process. Many special educators view IEPs as burdensome, but IEPs are necessary, required by law and when done properly can be extremely helpful in guiding the student's educational journey. Includes updates for IDEA 2004.eBook is delivered via a download link sent to your email address. Please allow up to 24 hours processing time, Monday through Friday.

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.

Comprehensive, easy to read Q & A book to find anwsers about Individualized Education Programs for children with learning disabilities.

[This text] teaches you how to use the law as your sword and your shield. Learn what the law says about: Child's right to a free, appropriate education (FAPE); Individual education programs, IEP teams, transition and progress; Evaluations, reevaluations, consent and independent educational evaluations; Eligibility and placement decisions; Least restrictive environment, mainstreaming, and inclusion; Research based instruction, discrepancy formulas and response to intervention; Discipline, suspensions, and expulsions; Safeguards, mediation, confidentiality, new procedures and timelines for due process hearings.--Back cover.

This easy-to-read flipbook provides practical guidance for IEP and Section 504 team meetings, including ensuring parent participation and building trust, while maintaining a legal, efficient, and effective process. This handy reference guide, designed to be used again and again to practice and refine team meetings, includes: · An overview of the purposes and procedures of IEP and 504 meetings · A clear delineation of what constitutes a team’s job—and what to avoid · Best practices, including language to use and tips to keep meetings on track · Helpful do’s and don’ts to facilitate productive and legal meetings that ensure students receive the services they need