A Step-By-Step Guide to Writing an IEP was written to clearly explain the IEP process and to complete an IEP. Topics include lawful requirements, present level of academic achievement and functional performance, measurable annual goals, accommodations, modifications, assessments, services, least restrictive environment, transition plans, a functional behavior assessment, and a behavior intervention plan. The readers is guided, step-by-step, through writing an IEP.
Overview of Textbook Features
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
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, Modifications, Assessments, and Services
CHAPTER 6. Least Restrictive Environment
CHAPTER 7. The Transition Plan
CHAPTER 8. Implementing an IEP
CHAPTER 9. Functional Behavior Assessment
CHAPTER 10. Behavior Intervention Plan
IEP: Documents & Details Essential for a Quality Individual Education Program
Special Education Acronyms
Glossary
Index
Bunnie Loree
Claxton
Dr. Bunnie L. Claxton, Ed.D., is the Director of Applied Research at Liberty University. She is an associate professor at Liberty University and Colorado Christian University. She has 25 years of experience in the field of education, including public, private, homeschool, and higher education. She has developed multiple graduate-level courses, chaired dissertations, served as a research methodologist, subject matter expert, and instructional mentor to professors. Her scholarly publications include A Step-by-Step Guide to Applied Research in Education, A Step-by-Step Guide to Qualitative Research in Education, A Step-by-Step Guide to Quantitative Research in Education, A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Literature Review in Doctoral Research, and Planning, Writing, and Implementing IEPs: A Christian Approach; she has also served as a contributing author for two additional books. Dr. Claxton served as the Superintendent for Liberty University Online Academy, an online K-12 school with over 6,000 students.
Megan
Sherman
Dr. Megan Callahan Sherman has been a practicing Social Worker for twenty years. She received her MSW and Ph.D. in Social Work Practice from Fordham University. She also holds a Post Master’s Certificate in Education Leadership. Dr. Sherman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified School Social Worker, Certified Public-School Supervisor and Certified Clinical Social Work Supervisor. Dr. Sherman served as Director of Special Services at a public high school in New Jersey for 12 years. In that capacity, Dr. Sherman provided oversight to the Child Study Team, Special Education program and the Guidance and Social Work Departments. Currently, Dr. Sherman serves as Chairperson and Assistant Professor of Social Work at Georgian Court University. She is also the Program Director of the Bachelor of Social Work program. Dr. Sherman maintains a private psychotherapy and education advocacy practice in Monmouth County New Jersey.