Lisa Goran - Böcker

Related Services in Special Education: Working Together as a Team is a resource for anyone who works with school-age children with disabilities to showcase the professional expertise and value-add related services providers bring to the IEP team and school community. With a theme of intentional collaboration and communication, this book is written and organized for educators and administrators and designed as a go-to resource—a conversation starter for professional development and ongoing learning about how to increase the effectiveness of the school-based teams who support students with disabilities. The core chapters define related services, review the legal requirements and considerations, offer examples of related services and their providers, and provide strategies to effectively leverage the professional knowledge of all team members. This book is rich in resources, including end-of-chapter thinking and reflection questions, information on the law and Supreme Court cases that guide understanding of related services, an entire chapter of recommended resources to extend learning, and case-study examples to support connection of concepts to practice.

Related Services in Special Education: Working Together as a Team is a resource for anyone who works with school-age children with disabilities to showcase the professional expertise and value-add related services providers bring to the IEP team and school community. With a theme of intentional collaboration and communication, this book is written and organized for educators and administrators and designed as a go-to resource—a conversation starter for professional development and ongoing learning about how to increase the effectiveness of the school-based teams who support students with disabilities. The core chapters define related services, review the legal requirements and considerations, offer examples of related services and their providers, and provide strategies to effectively leverage the professional knowledge of all team members. This book is rich in resources, including end-of-chapter thinking and reflection questions, information on the law and Supreme Court cases that guide understanding of related services, an entire chapter of recommended resources to extend learning, and case-study examples to support connection of concepts to practice.

Specially Designed Instruction: The Definitive Guide is an indispensable tool for anyone invested in the education of students with disabilities. The distinctiveness of this book lies in its focused approach on SDI, providing evidence-based strategies, practical applications, and addressing legal and ethical considerations in special education. This book stands out by offering a step-by-step guide for determining SDI, examples/nonexamples, case studies, clear objectives, and key vocabulary. This targeted approach results in a practical guide educators, administrators, and families can use to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. Moreover, the book is designed to be inclusive and applicable across demographic spectra, emphasizing the intersectionality of students in special education, and ensuring content is relevant and applicable to all students entitled to a free appropriate public education. This book will ensure educators are well-equipped to meet the needs of their students effectively.