Includes bibliographical references (pages 137-142) and index.
Contents:
Index. A guide to using this book -- An introduction to special education law -- The parent-educator partnership: a critical ingredient for student success -- The importance of the collaborative team: partnering with peers, administrators, and paraprofessionals -- Basic principles of the IEP -- Supervision and protection of students - Implementing appropriate behavioral interventions -- Understanding the importance of documentation -- The rules of record keeping and confidentiality -- Using the team to make appropriate decisions: avoiding unilateral action -- Presenting a positive image: monitoring yourself inside and outside school -- Conclusion -- References -- Glossary of key terms -- Appendix. Answer key for extras and activities -- Index.
Summary:
When you're teaching students with special needs, what are your legal responsibilities? How do you provide appropriate, legally-compliant special education services? This guide gives educators and administrators the basics of special education law. With real-life scenarios in each chapter, you'll see law-abiding practices in action. Learn your legal responsibilities when: collaborating with parents and colleagues to build strong partnerships; developing and implementing IEPs as part of a team; supervising students and protecting them from abuse and harm; conducting behavioral interventions fairly and without bias; documenting the progress and behavior of students, communication with parents and colleagues, and the results of your students' IEPs; storing and managing your students' school records and personal information; and monitoring your own behavior both inside and outside school (including on social media). You'll get quizzes, "How Would You Rule?" activities, mnemonics of important points to remember, case story comparisons that highlight common mistakes and better approaches, and more.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.