Full Description
In increasing numbers, general education teachers are faced with the task of educating students with disabilities in their classrooms, and many beginning teachers are not prepared for the diverse classroom that awaits them. The cases in this book are written from the viewpoint of general education teachers, with the goal of providing them with the information and tools to improve their ability to approach this task with confidence. As participants process the cases in this book, they will learn to collect and evaluate data, identify important concepts, apply legal requirements, develop hypotheses, and create or defend arguments. Through introductory materials included in each chapter, the major provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) are outlined in easy and understandable terms and illuminated through the cases presented. Discussion questions, links to websites, and suggested activities are included in each chapter.
Contents
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Pre-Referral Process and Response to Intervention
Case 1: Interventions for Whom?
Case 2: Are More Intensive Interventions Warranted?
Chapter 2: Eligibility for Special Education Services
Case 3: What Should The Team Decide?
Case Four: What are the Next Steps?
Chapter 3: Individualized Education Program
Is the School Providing Appropriate Services?
What Should Tommy do next Year?
Chapter 4: Working with Families
Case 7: What Can Parents Do?
Case 8: Who is Responsible?
Chapter 5: Co-Teaching
Case 9: Will They Co-Teach?
Case 10: What Should Mr. Walker Do?
Chapter 6: Working with other Professionals
Case 11: Where is the Team?
Case 12: Should Evelyn Have Come Home?
Chapter 7: The Effective Classroom
Case 13: What Does an Effective Classroom Look Like?
Case 14: Does Rodney Have a Disability?
Chapter 8: Behavior Management
Case 15: Where Does Billy Belong?
Case 16: Can Michael Control Himself?
Chapter 9: Assessment
Case 17: How Can Assessment Help Marcus?
Case 18: Is This Test Fair?
Appendix A: Cases by Disability
Appendix B: Cases by Grade Level
References
Index
