Full Description
The purpose of this book is to assist readers to use better practices when developing educationally meaningful and legally sound Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Beginning with the history and purpose of IEPs, this book examines the context and reasons IEPs were first created. The core chapters address better practices in conducting assessments, developing present levels of academic achievement and functional performance statements, crafting measurable annual goals, determining special education services, and monitoring and reporting on students' progress. The authors also discuss placing students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment (LRE) and provide forms and graphics to assist in developing students' special education programs.
Contents
Introduction
1 A Brief History of Free Appropriate Public Education and Individualized Education Programs
2 The Courts and Free Appropriate Public Education
3 Foundations - IEP Development: Procedural, Substantive, and Implementation Requirements
4 The IEP Process and Components: Ensuring Meaningful Parental Participation and Conducting the IEP Meeting
5 The IEP Process and Components: Conducting Assessments and Crafting Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance
6 The IEP Process and Components: Developing Measurable Annual Goals and Monitoring Student Progress
7 The IEP Process and Components: Developing Special Education Services, Related Services, and Supplementary Aids and Services
8 Determining Placement
Epilogue
