Description
Book SynopsisThis book is a step-by-step guide describing how to perform an independent educational evaluation for children with special needs. Chapters provide crucial suggestions for how to navigate conflict between parents and school officials.
Trade Review“This worthwhile volume was written by experts in neuropsychology, educational evaluation, and parent training. It would be a valuable tool for any clinician providing independent educational evaluations.” - PsycCRITIQUES®
"instructive and pragmatic, the best of both worlds, in a compact, engaging, and highly readable text.” – New England Psychologist
Table of ContentsIntroduction
- Context and History of Special Education Evaluations
- Law, Ethics, and Competence
- Referral, Clinical Interview, and Psychological Assessment
- Concluding Evaluation and Feedback
- Final Report
- Presenting in Due Process Hearings and Postruling Interactions
Afterword
- Appendix A: Sample Independent Educational Evaluation Report
- Appendix B: Independent Educational Evaluation: Parents' Agreement
- Appendix C: Summary of Independent Educational Evaluation for Parents
- Appendix D: Common Mistakes to Avoid While Conducting Independent Educational Evaluations
References
Index
About the Authors
