When you're teaching students who have special needs, what are your
legal responsibilities? How can you provide appropriate, legally
compliant special education services--and avoid pitfalls that could lead
to due process hearings and court dates? Turn to this interactive quick
guide for concise, accessible answers. The antidote to thick, cumbersome
legal volumes, this book gives educators and administrators the basics
of special education law in an engaging, easy-to-read format. With the
jargon-free definitions and reader-friendly descriptions of laws and
court cases, youâ (TM)ll build a storehouse of knowledge you can apply
in your own classroom. And with the thought-provoking activities and
real-life scenarios in each chapter, youâ (TM)ll see law-abiding
practices in action and put your knowledge to the test so you're ready
to fulfill your important responsibilities.
An essential addition to every teacher's professional library--and an
ideal supplementary text for teachers in training--this guidebook will
help you adhere to the law as you teach students with disabilities and
special health care needs.
LEARN YOUR LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES WHEN
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collaborating with parents and colleagues to build strong partnerships
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developing and implementing IEPs as part of a team
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supervising students and protecting them from abuse and harm
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conducting behavioral interventions fairly and without bias
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documenting the progress and behavior of students, communication with
parents and colleagues, and the results of your students' IEPs
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storing and managing your students' school records and personal
information
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monitoring your own behavior both inside and outside school (including
on social media)
PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Fast facts and recurring interactive features
make key concepts easy to learn. 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.
Watch the webinar What Every Educator Should Know About Special
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