Guide to Writing Quality Individualized Education Programs (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

by Gordon S. Gibb (Author), Tina Taylor Dyches (Author)

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Product Description
This bestselling guide helps users reduce the complexity of IEP development to seven basic steps, based on the requirements of IDEA 2004. It helps prepare teacher candidates with excellent IEP-writing skills, and gives inservice teachers an accurate resource for their continuing professional development in this critical area. Features include step-by-step instruction for IEP development, using explanation, modeling, practice and formative feedback for self-guided individual or group learning. The introduction of the second edition provides a quick overview of special education and the requirements of IDEA 2004. Additionally, the second edition is based on new case studies with complete IEPs for four elementary and secondary students with mild/moderate and severe disabilities, including transition planning. It also provides practice in differing requirements for students taking alternative assessments and features "Answers to Tricky Questions About IEPs" that teachers often encounter.

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Guide to Writing Quality Individualized Education Programs, 2/e

 

Gordon S. Gibb, Brigham Young University

Tina Taylor Dyches, Brigham Young University

ISBN: 0205495451

 

This Bestselling Guide:

• Reduces the complexity of IEP development to seven basic steps, based on the requirements and regulations of IDEA 2004.
• Prepares teacher candidates with excellent IEP writing skills.
• Provides in-service teachers an accurate resource for continuing professional development in this critical area.

 

Additional Features:

• Step-by-step instruction for IEP development—explanation, modeling, practice, and formative feedback for self-guided individual or group learning.
• References for further learning.
• Helpful Introduction—provides quick overview of special education and the requirements and regulations of IDEA 2004.
• Practice in differing requirements for students taking alternative assessments.
• Answers to Tricky Questions About IEPs that teachers often encounter.
• Based on new case studies with complete IEPs for four elementary and secondary students with mild/moderate and severe disabilities—including transition planning.

 

 

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Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 2 edition (January 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205495451
• ISBN-13: 978-0205495450
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #237,475 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Very detailed, June 22, 2009

By	Audra "Audra" (Chicago) - See all my reviews

I have been a case manager for 6 years and bought this book to keep me current and give me additional ideas on how to write quality IEP's. This was an excellent purchase!

5.0 out of 5 stars quality IEP's, February 1, 2009

By	S. Ogletree (Cincinnati, OH USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

this book is helping me develop as a special education teacher. I will be able to write quality iep's for my students.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Step-by-Step Guide, May 6, 2007

By	Melissa R. Donley "Future Teacher" (St. Petersburg, FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This was a very thorough and complete guide to writing IEPs. I found it to be easy to read and understand. It made writing an IEP much easier and helped me to write a good IEP.