A truly comprehensive, teacher- and parent-friendly guide to creating clear and effective IEPs With 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 IEP From A to Z 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. Provides easy-to-understand explanations of the special education process along with a wealth of sample effective IEPs Explains what is most important for educators and parents to keep in mind during IEP development Provides content area-specific sample goal and objective templates, general teaching tips for maintaining the IEP, and useful resources From 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.

A truly comprehensive, teacher- and parent-friendly guide tocreating clear and effective IEPsWith the skyrocketing diagnoses of ADHD, autism spectrumdisorders, and related conditions in U.S. schools, there is agrowing need for information on creating effective IEPs forexceptional students. The IEP From A to Z is a step-by-stepguide showing teachers and parents how to get the right educationplan in place for students with ADHD, Autism/Asperger'sEmotional/Behavioral Disturbance, and related conditions.* Provides easy-to-understand explanations of the specialeducation process along with a wealth of sample effective IEPs* Explains what is most important for educators and parents tokeep in mind during IEP development* Provides content area-specific sample goal and objectivetemplates, general teaching tips for maintaining the IEP, anduseful resourcesFrom nationally recognized experts in the special educationfield, this book guides readers through the process of writingthoughtful, intelligent Individualized Education Plans that deliverhigh-quality, need-based educational programming to exceptionalstudents.

Acknowledgments ixThe Authors xiAuthors' Note xiiiForeword xvIntroduction 1Part One: Essential Elements of the Iep1 Past Perspectives and Present Practices 72 The ''Gold Standard'' for Setting Goals and Measuring Progress 153 Setups for Successful Performance 234 Methodology: No Longer a Sacred Cow 315 Scaffolding Student Success 416 The Case for Generalization 537 Getting to the Heart of the Matter: How to Write Meaningful Goals and Objectives 598 Measuring Student Performance: More than a Simple ''Numbers Game'' 699 In the Shadow of No Child Left Behind 77Part Two: Moving From Theory to Practice10 Tools for Assessment and Decision Making 8711 Comprehension: The Power That Fuels Expression 9712 The Many Different Faces of Expression 11113 All Things Social 13114 Executive Function: The Pinnacle of Cognitive Development 14915 Critical Thinking: An Essential Life Skill 165Epilogue 179Appendix A: Tips for Teaching Skill Development and Generalization 183Appendix B: Helpful Teaching Resources 187References 193Index 197