Planning, Writing, and Implementing IEPs: A Christian Approach
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Copyright: 2022
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Copyright: 2022
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Written from the perspective of an educator with over 25 years of experience working with students receiving various levels of special education services, Planning, Writing, and Implementing an IEP: A Christian Approach goes far beyond completing paperwork and conducting meetings, and addresses the comprehensive nature of the IEP process.
In addition, the publication approaches the IEP process from a Christian perspective, reminding the reader to look at each IEP as an opportunity to serve a family by providing hope and a vision for the student’s education.
The publication challenges administrators, service providers, and parents, to consider an IEP from a different perspective. This book reminds readers that IEP meetings need not be a time of conflict and controversy, and that writing the components of an IEP can become part of a plan for the student’s future (Jeremiah 29:11), rather than a dreaded task to complete. The Bible is the most often referenced book. It is this perspective that makes this book unique.
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
IEP: Documents & Details Essential for a Quality Individual Education Program
CHAPTER 1. The Law and Students with Special Needs
CHAPTER 2. Parents and the IEP Process
CHAPTER 3. Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance
CHAPTER 4. Measurable Annual Goals
CHAPTER 5. Accommodations, Modi cations, Assessments and Services on the IEP
CHAPTER 6. Least Restrictive Environment
CHAPTER 7. The Transition Plan
CHAPTER 8. Implementing an IEP
IEP: Documents & Details Essential for a Quality Individual Education Program
Special Education Acronyms
Bible Verses Used in Each Chapter
Glossary
Index
Dr. Bunnie L. Claxton is the founder and chief executive officer of Dissertation Research Specialist, a company that supports the implementation of doctoral programs in universities around the world. She currently serves as a consultant to universities regarding dissertation research to assist with program development, course development, and faculty training. She also provides support to doctoral candidates through her website www.dissertationspecialist.com. She is an adjunct instructor, subject matter expert, and dissertation chair for multiple universities. She is an international speaker, and she presented her research at Oxford University and Cambridge University in 2025. She was the keynote speaker for the World Conference on Teaching and Education in Berlin, Germany. Formerly, she served as the director of applied doctoral research at Liberty University. Dr. Claxton has been involved in the field of education since 1994, including public school, private school, home school, and higher education. Dr. Claxton served as the superintendent for Liberty University Online Academy, an online K–12 school with over 16,000 students, and she currently serves on the board of directors. She is the author of 20 textbooks and is best known for her Step-by-Step textbook series. A few titles include A Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting Applied Research, A Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting Qualitative Research, A Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting Quantitative Research, A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Literature Review for Doctoral Research, and A Step-by-Step Introduction to Research Methods: Qualitative, Quantitative, Mixed-Methods, and Applied.
I was extremely impressed with Planning, Writing, and Implementing IEPs: A Christian Approach! I have been in education for 39 years with 32 years in Christian education as a high school teacher and principal and seven in public school, where I am presently working as a vice principal. I have been a part of child-study team meetings and have worked with many IEP students. Dr. Claxton’s book is the best book that I have ever read in the area of IEPs since the book gives examples that make the IEP process very understandable. Also, I absolutely love that the Scriptures are integrated throughout the book.
Dawn Cobb-Fossnes
Written from the perspective of an educator with over 25 years of experience working with students receiving various levels of special education services, Planning, Writing, and Implementing an IEP: A Christian Approach goes far beyond completing paperwork and conducting meetings, and addresses the comprehensive nature of the IEP process.
In addition, the publication approaches the IEP process from a Christian perspective, reminding the reader to look at each IEP as an opportunity to serve a family by providing hope and a vision for the student’s education.
The publication challenges administrators, service providers, and parents, to consider an IEP from a different perspective. This book reminds readers that IEP meetings need not be a time of conflict and controversy, and that writing the components of an IEP can become part of a plan for the student’s future (Jeremiah 29:11), rather than a dreaded task to complete. The Bible is the most often referenced book. It is this perspective that makes this book unique.
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
IEP: Documents & Details Essential for a Quality Individual Education Program
CHAPTER 1. The Law and Students with Special Needs
CHAPTER 2. Parents and the IEP Process
CHAPTER 3. Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance
CHAPTER 4. Measurable Annual Goals
CHAPTER 5. Accommodations, Modi cations, Assessments and Services on the IEP
CHAPTER 6. Least Restrictive Environment
CHAPTER 7. The Transition Plan
CHAPTER 8. Implementing an IEP
IEP: Documents & Details Essential for a Quality Individual Education Program
Special Education Acronyms
Bible Verses Used in Each Chapter
Glossary
Index
Dr. Bunnie L. Claxton is the founder and chief executive officer of Dissertation Research Specialist, a company that supports the implementation of doctoral programs in universities around the world. She currently serves as a consultant to universities regarding dissertation research to assist with program development, course development, and faculty training. She also provides support to doctoral candidates through her website www.dissertationspecialist.com. She is an adjunct instructor, subject matter expert, and dissertation chair for multiple universities. She is an international speaker, and she presented her research at Oxford University and Cambridge University in 2025. She was the keynote speaker for the World Conference on Teaching and Education in Berlin, Germany. Formerly, she served as the director of applied doctoral research at Liberty University. Dr. Claxton has been involved in the field of education since 1994, including public school, private school, home school, and higher education. Dr. Claxton served as the superintendent for Liberty University Online Academy, an online K–12 school with over 16,000 students, and she currently serves on the board of directors. She is the author of 20 textbooks and is best known for her Step-by-Step textbook series. A few titles include A Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting Applied Research, A Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting Qualitative Research, A Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting Quantitative Research, A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Literature Review for Doctoral Research, and A Step-by-Step Introduction to Research Methods: Qualitative, Quantitative, Mixed-Methods, and Applied.
I was extremely impressed with Planning, Writing, and Implementing IEPs: A Christian Approach! I have been in education for 39 years with 32 years in Christian education as a high school teacher and principal and seven in public school, where I am presently working as a vice principal. I have been a part of child-study team meetings and have worked with many IEP students. Dr. Claxton’s book is the best book that I have ever read in the area of IEPs since the book gives examples that make the IEP process very understandable. Also, I absolutely love that the Scriptures are integrated throughout the book.
Dawn Cobb-Fossnes