Understanding Special Education

Dr. Gentry earned her doctorate degree in special education disability policy and leadership from Virginia Commonwealth University. She worked as a special education teacher before serving as a district level administrator of special education. Currently, Dr. Gentry is an assistant professor at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She teaches special education coursework, professional development courses, and supervises student teachers. Dr. Hooper earned her Ph.D. in special education is from George Mason University. She has experience as both a general and special education teacher at the middle and elementary levels and has taught in inclusive settings for fifteen years. Additionally, Dr. Hooper has served as a district-wide special education director and as a professor of special education at the University of Mary Washington.

Preface

Introduction

Chapter 1: The Pre-Referral Process and Response to Intervention
Case 1: Interventions for Whom?
Case 2: Are More Intensive Interventions Warranted?

Chapter 2: Eligibility for Special Education Services
Case 3: What Should The Team Decide?
Case Four: What are the Next Steps?

Chapter 3: Individualized Education Program
Is the School Providing Appropriate Services?
What Should Tommy do next Year?

Chapter 4: Working with Families
Case 7: What Can Parents Do?
Case 8: Who is Responsible?

Chapter 5: Co-Teaching
Case 9: Will They Co-Teach?
Case 10: What Should Mr. Walker Do?

Chapter 6: Working with other Professionals
Case 11: Where is the Team?
Case 12: Should Evelyn Have Come Home?

Chapter 7: The Effective Classroom
Case 13: What Does an Effective Classroom Look Like?
Case 14: Does Rodney Have a Disability?

Chapter 8: Behavior Management
Case 15: Where Does Billy Belong?
Case 16: Can Michael Control Himself?

Chapter 9: Assessment
Case 17: How Can Assessment Help Marcus?
Case 18: Is This Test Fair?

Appendix A: Cases by Disability

Appendix B: Cases by Grade Level

References

Index