{"product_id":"the-iep-from-a-to-z-9780470562345","title":"The IEP from A to Z","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA truly comprehensive, teacher- and parent-friendly guide to creating clear and effective IEPs\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWith 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 \u003ci\u003eIEP From A to Z\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides easy-to-understand explanations of the special education process along with a wealth of sample effective IEPs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains what is most important for educators and parents to keep in mind during IEP development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides content area-specific sample goal and objective templates, general teaching tips for maintaining the IEP, and useful resources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom nationally recognized experts in the special education field, th\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Authors xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthors’ Note xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One: Essential Elements of the Iep\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Past Perspectives and Present Practices 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 The ‘‘Gold Standard’’ for Setting Goals and Measuring Progress 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Setups for Successful Performance 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Methodology: No Longer a Sacred Cow 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Scaffolding Student Success 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 The Case for Generalization 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Getting to the Heart of the Matter: How to Write Meaningful Goals and Objectives 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Measuring Student Performance: More than a Simple ‘‘Numbers Game’’ 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 In the Shadow of No Child Left Behind 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two: Moving From Theory to Practice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Tools for Assessment and Decision Making 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Comprehension: The Power That Fuels Expression 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 The Many Different Faces of Expression 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 All Things Social 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Executive Function: The Pinnacle of Cognitive Development 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Critical Thinking: An Essential Life Skill 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpilogue 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Tips for Teaching Skill Development and Generalization 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Helpful Teaching Resources 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 197\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49402365051223,"sku":"9780470562345","price":20.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780470562345.jpg?v=1730480181","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-iep-from-a-to-z-9780470562345","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}