Understanding Special Education (eBook)

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.

Table of ContentsPrefaceIntroductionChapter 1: The Pre-Referral Process and Response to InterventionCase 1: Interventions for Whom? Case 2: Are More Intensive Interventions Warranted? Chapter 2: Eligibility for Special Education ServicesCase 3: What Should The Team Decide?Case Four: What are the Next Steps?Chapter 3: Individualized Education ProgramIs the School Providing Appropriate Services? What Should Tommy do next Year?Chapter 4: Working with FamiliesCase 7: What Can Parents Do?Case 8: Who is Responsible?Chapter 5: Co-TeachingCase 9: Will They Co-Teach?Case 10: What Should Mr. Walker Do?Chapter 6: Working with other ProfessionalsCase 11: Where is the Team?Case 12: Should Evelyn Have Come Home?Chapter 7: The Effective ClassroomCase 13: What Does an Effective Classroom Look Like? Case 14: Does Rodney Have a Disability?Chapter 8: Behavior ManagementCase 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 DisabilityAppendix B: Cases by Grade LevelReferencesIndex