Understanding special education : an examination of the responsibilities through case studies / Roberta Gentry and Norah S. Hooper.

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.

Includes bibliographies and index.

Introduction -- The pre-referral process and response to intervention -- Eligibility for special education services -- Individualized education program -- Working with parents -- Co-teaching -- Working with other professionals -- The effective classroom -- Behavior management -- Assessment.

Foreword; Introduction; Chapter One: The Pre-Referral Process and Response to Intervention; Response to Intervention; Case 1: Interventions for Whom?; Case 2: Are More Intensive Interventions Warranted?; Chapter Two: Eligibility for Special Education Services; Case 3: What Should the Team Decide?; Case 4: What Are the Next Steps?; Chapter Three: Individualized Education Program; Case 5: Is the School Providing Appropriate Services?; Case 6: What Should Tommy Do Next Year?; Chapter Four: Working with Parents; Families in Crisis; From a Parent's View; Resources for Parents; Advocacy.

The Reality of Parenting a Child with a DisabilityA Valuable Resource; Case 7: What Can Parents Do?; Case 8: Who Is Responsible?; Chapter Five: Co-Teaching; One Teach, One Observe; One Teach, One Assist; Station Teaching; Parallel Teaching; Alternative Teaching; Team Teaching; Case 9: Will They Co-Teach?; Case 10: What Should Mr. Walker Do?; Chapter Six: Working with Other Professionals; Related Services; Speech and Language Services; Occupational Therapist; Physical Therapy; Other Professionals; Teaming; Case 11: Where Is the Team?; Case 12: Should Evelyn Have Come Home?

Chapter Seven: The Effective ClassroomCreate a Classroom Community; Use Space Thoughtfully; Develop Routines; Anticipate Problems; Use Prompts; Teach School Behavior; Hold Everyone Accountable; Be Persistent; Case 13: What Does an Effective Classroom Look Like?; Connections; Independence; Responsibility and Choice; Frequent Assessment; Variety; Case 14: Does Rodney Have a Disability?; Chapter Eight: Behavior Management; Foundation; Bernie; Manifestation Determination; Case 15: Where Does Billy Belong?; Case 16: Can Michael Control Himself?; Chapter Nine: Assessment; Definition.

Classroom Data CollectionTest Accessibility; Test Accommodations; Alternate Assessment; Case 17: How Can Assessment Help Marcus?; Case 18: Is This Test Fair?; Appendix A: List of Cases by Disability Area; Appendix B: List of Cases by Grade Level; References; About the Authors.

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