{"product_id":"the-iep-from-a-to-z-isbn-9780470562345","title":"The IEP from A to Z","description":"\u003cb\u003eA truly comprehensive, teacher- and parent-friendly guide to creating clear and effective IEPs\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWith the skyrocketing diagnoses of ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and related conditions in U.S. schools, there is a growing need for information on creating effective IEPs for exceptional students. The \u003ci\u003eIEP From A to Z\u003c\/i\u003e is a step-by-step guide showing teachers and parents how to get the right education plan in place for students with ADHD, Autism\/Asperger's, Emotional\/Behavioral Disturbance, and related conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides easy-to-understand explanations of the special education process along with a wealth of sample effective IEPs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains what is most important for educators and parents to keep in mind during IEP development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides content area-specific sample goal and objective templates, general teaching tips for maintaining the IEP, and useful resources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom nationally recognized experts in the special education field, this book guides readers through the process of writing thoughtful, intelligent Individualized Education Plans that deliver high-quality, need-based educational programming to exceptional students.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Authors xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthors’ Note xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One: Essential Elements of the Iep\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Past Perspectives and Present Practices 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 The ‘‘Gold Standard’’ for Setting Goals and Measuring Progress 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Setups for Successful Performance 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Methodology: No Longer a Sacred Cow 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Scaffolding Student Success 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 The Case for Generalization 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Getting to the Heart of the Matter: How to Write Meaningful Goals and Objectives 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Measuring Student Performance: More than a Simple ‘‘Numbers Game’’ 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 In the Shadow of No Child Left Behind 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two: Moving From Theory to Practice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Tools for Assessment and Decision Making 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Comprehension: The Power That Fuels Expression 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 The Many Different Faces of Expression 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 All Things Social 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Executive Function: The Pinnacle of Cognitive Development 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Critical Thinking: An Essential Life Skill 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpilogue 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Tips for Teaching Skill Development and Generalization 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Helpful Teaching Resources 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eDiane Twachtman-Cullen\u003c\/b\u003e, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is a communication disorders specialist and licensed speech-language pathologist specializing in autism spectrum disorders and related conditions. She is the founder and editor-in-chief of Autism Spectrum Quarterly. Jennifer Twachtman-Bassett, M.S., CCC-SLP, is a communication disorders specialist and licensed speech-language pathologist specializing in working with students with autism, emotional\/behavioral disturbance, and related communication and language impairments.  This accessibly written guide shows educators and parents how to get the right education plan in place for students with ADD\/ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, emotional\/behavioral disturbance, nonverbal learning disorder, and language impairment. Step-by-step, the book addresses the crucial building blocks of effective IEP development: present levels of performance; underlying conditions; methodology; criteria for performance; prompt levels; generalization; goals\/objectives; and evaluation\/data collection. The book offers a truly comprehensive, educator- and parent-friendly guide to creating clear, measurable, and meaningful IEPs, and:  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvides up-to-date, user-friendly advice for writing goals and objectives consistent with current special education law\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddresses often neglected areas of functioning such as social cognition, critical thinking, and executive function, as well as least restrictive environment, assessment, and accommodations\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncludes content-area specific sample goal and objective templates, teaching strategies, and useful resources\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe authors guide readers through the process of creating thoughtful, intelligent IEPs that consistently deliver high-quality, need-based educational programming to exceptional students.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Too often, IEPs contain meaningless goals that are useless to teachers and parents. In this book, the authors provide a framework for writing goals and short-term objectives that mesh with popular progress reporting schedules. This book should be required reading for every special educator and every parent of a child with special educational needs.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003efrom the Foreword by Peter W. D. Wright, Esq., Wrightslaw\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"I get asked all the time about how to write IEP goals for this population. I finally have the resource I need.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003ePeg Dawson, Ed.D., author, \u003ci\u003eSmart But Scattered: The Revolutionary \"Executive Skills\" Approach to Helping Kids Reach Their Potential\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA previous version of this book, covering only autism spectrum disorders, was published as \u003ci\u003eHow Well Does Your IEP Measure Up?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990262628581,"sku":"NP9780470562345","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470562345.jpg?v=1761787110","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-iep-from-a-to-z-isbn-9780470562345","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}