Inclusive Education Guide: Special Education Law, Strategies and Assessment
If you have left an IEP meeting with more questions than answers, or wondered whether what you do for a struggling student counts as an accommodation, this 3-chapter guide connects special education law to everyday classroom practice.
What's Inside
- Chapter 1, Understanding Special Education Law: IDEA, Section 504, the ADA, FERPA and ESSA, what each requires of classroom teachers, the IEP and 504 process from referral to review, and assistive technology
- Chapter 2, Practical Strategies for Inclusive Education: accessible classroom design, relationships, technology, differentiated instruction, UDL, behavior management and family communication
- Chapter 3, Assessment and Evaluation: fair and accessible assessment, test accommodations vs. modifications, portfolios and performance tasks, and evaluating your own practices
How It Helps You
- Bridges the gap between knowing the law and knowing what to do on Monday morning
- Pairs background knowledge with ready-to-use strategies
- Useful preparation for certification exams and staff training
Ways to Use It
Use it as a personal reference, a self-paced PD resource or the basis for a staff book study.
Who It's For
General education teachers with students on IEPs or 504 plans, new special education teachers and student teachers.
Format
PDF (print and reference ready). Instant download.
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