Developing and Implementing Individualized Education Programs

by Strickland, Bonnie Baran; Turnbull, Ann

• ISBN13: 9780675211420
• ISBN10: 0675211425
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1990-01-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

This edition of this practical text teaches future special educators how to effectively carry out the responsibility of establishing IEPs. This text thoroughly examines procedural guidelines for IEP development, and implementation...providing a wealth of ideas and suggestions for every stage along the way, from referral through placement.

Table of Contents

I. PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES FOR IEP DEVELOPMENT.

1. Public Law 94-142 and Public Law 99-457.
2. Functions of the Special Services Committee.
3. The Pre-referral Process.
4. Referral.
5. Nondiscriminatory Evaluation.
6. Eligibility Determination.

II. MECHANICS OF IEP DEVELOPMENT.

7. Development of the IEP by Committee Members.
8. Determining Levels of Performance.
9. Specifying Annual Goals and Short-Term Instructional Objectives.
10. Evaluation of Goals and Objectives.
11. Documentation and Provision of Related Services.
12. Committee Agreement Concerning IEP Appropriateness and Placement Decision.

III. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE IEP.

13. Coordination Between Service Providers.
14. System-wide Program Monitoring, Evaluation, and Inservice Training.
Appendixes.
References.
Index.