Table of Contents
About the Authors
Preface
PART I THE PRACTICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
Chapter 1 The Development of Special Education Practices
The Legal Environment
Considerations to Ponder
If It’s Not Legal, Consider It Illegal
Conclusion
Chapter 2 The Evolution of Instruction
Foundational Perspective of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Conclusion
Considerations to Ponder
Reflection Activity Worksheet
Chapter 3 The Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Process
The Exceptional Learner
The Instructional Team: Changing "Me" to "We"
Gathering Evidence: Who, What, When, and Where
Discussing the Data: Who and What
Reviewing the Environment: Where and When
Analyzing the Problem: Why and How
The Eight Components of an IEP
Considerations to Ponder
Conclusion
PART II COLLABORATING AND COMMUNICATING
Chapter 4 Effective Communication and Meeting Strategies
The Communication Process
Nonverbal Communication
Language Barriers
Culture Barriers
Physical Barriers
Perception Checking
Communication Strategies for Meetings
Considerations to Ponder
Conclusion
Chapter 5 "Rule of Three": Working with Professional Advocates
Envisioning the 21st-Century Classroom
Instructional Implications
Considerations to Ponder
"Rule of Three"
Parents: Partners in Language, Communication, and Data Collection
Advocate: Mediator, Negotiator, and Objective Third Party
"Rule of Three": Teacher, Parent, and Advocate
Conclusion
Chapter 6 Advocating as a Parent
Considerations to Ponder
Parent–Teacher Partnering Tips
Advocacy Support
Know the Lingo
Conclusion
Chapter 7 How to Keep Parent Relationships Positive
Rule #1
Pay Attention to the F Word
The Importance of Being Proactive
Parent Involvement at School and at Home
Considerations to Ponder
Conclusion
Afterword
References
Appendix