Description
Book SynopsisRelated Services in Special Education is a resource for anyone who works with school-aged children with disabilities to understand the importance of related services and the professionals who provide them, as well as for undergraduate and graduate students learning about special education. Many educators are aware of special education in a broad sense but may not understand the layers of supports and services that can be provided to students within an Individualized Education Program (IEP). This book provides information on the definition of related services, the most common types available, and the professionals who provide them, along with the legal requirements in easy-to-understand language to support educators and administrators in navigating these services. It is written for those who do not have background knowledge about related services or the professional expertise and value related services providers bring to the IEP team and school community.
Trade ReviewThis book provides more in-depth coverage of the role of related services in special education than other books on this topic. This is a valuable resource for teacher preparation programs at the undergraduate and graduate level for the training of special educators and administrators, as well as for current related service providers and those in training to serve in the RSP role on an IEP team.
-- Gloria Niles, University of Hawai'i
This book offers a layered approach to special education with practical, user-friendly ways to demystify the process.
-- Elizabeth A. Harkins (Monaco), William Paterson University
Table of ContentsIntroduction
Chapter 1: Related Services: Definition, Purpose, and Overview
Definition and Purpose of Related Services
Related Services and the IEP
Related Services
How?
What?
- Not Exhaustive, Yet Alphabetical List of Related Services
When?
Evaluation/Progress Monitoring
Cost
Exclusions
Specific Related Services
Art Therapy
Assistive Technology
Audiology Services
Counseling Services
Early Identification and Assessment of Disabilities in Children
Interpreting Services
Occupational Therapy
Orientation and Mobility Services
Parent Counseling and Training
Physical Therapy
Psychological Services
Recreation
Rehabilitation Counseling
School Health and School Nurse Services
Social Work Services in Schools
Speech-Language Pathology
Transportation
Important and Connected Points
Summary and Key Points
Active Learning Engagement
Key Terms
Questions to Consider
Chapter 2: Requirements and Considerations of Related Services
Specifics Related to the IEP
List of Twelve IEP Tips
IEP Tip #1
IEP Tip #2
IEP Tip #3
IEP Tip #4
IEP Tip #5
IEP Tip #6
IEP Tip #7
IEP Tip #8
IEP Tip #9
IEP Tip #10
IEP Tip #11
IEP Tip #12
Clarity on the Services Provided
IEP Purposes
- Communication
- Annual Performance Goals
- Services Provided
- Evaluation
- Management
- Accountability
- Compliance and Monitoring
- Contract
Required IEP Components
- Demographics
- IEP Team Signatures
- Notice of Procedural Safeguards
- Special Considerations
- Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP)
- Goals and Objectives
- Supports for the General Education Teacher in the IEP
- Extended School Year (ESY)
- Placement
- Least Restrictive Environment
- Reevaluation
IEP Team Member with Typical Roles
Summary of a Typical IEP Meeting
Four Important IEP Points for Classroom Teachers
Key Terms
Questions to Consider
Chapter 3: Types and Examples of Related Services
Communication
Speech-Language
Audiological Services
Interpreting Services
Physical
Orientation and Mobility
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Recreational Therapy
Social, Emotional, and Psychological Services
Psychological Services
Social Work Services in Schools
Parent Counseling and Training
Medical and Health Services
School Health Services and School Nurse Services
Medical Services for Diagnostic or Evaluation Purposes
Miscellaneous Special Services
Early Identification and Assessment of Disabilities in Children
Transportation
Summary
Key Terms
Questions to Consider
Chapter 4: Transportation as a Related Service
Summary
Key Terms
Questions to Consider
Chapter 5: Health Care Supports as a Related Service (with Kristin C. Wickel)
Summary
Key Terms
Questions to Consider
Chapter 6: Roles of Related Service Providers
Related Service Providers as, well, Service Providers
Related Service Providers as Collaborators
Related Service Providers as Professional Experts
Related Service Providers as Communicators
Within the Team
With Parents
With External Service Providers
With Administrators
Related Service Providers as IEP Team Members
IEP Paperwork
IEP Meeting
Tips for Effective Communication
A Day in the Life of a Related Services Provider
A Day in the Life: Baleigh
A Day in the Life: Mallory
Summary
Key Terms
Questions to Consider
Chapter 7: Recommended Resources
Books
National Organizations/Resources for Related Services Providers
Communication
Physical
Social, Emotional, & Psychological Services
Medical/Health Services
Online Resources
The Regulations for Related Services
Words of Advice
Related Service Words of Advice
Key Terms
Questions to Consider
Appendix A: Case Study Examples
Case Study 1: Max
Case Study 2: Saraiah
Case Study 3: Angelus
Appendix B: Supreme Court Cases Involving Related Services
Irving Independent School Dist. v. Tatro (1984)
Cedar Rapids Community School District v. Garret F.
Key Terms
References
Index
About the Authors
