{"product_id":"getting-the-most-out-of-colleen-thoma-9781557669445","title":"Getting the Most Out of IEPs: An Educator's Guide to the Student-Directed Approach","description":"\u003cp\u003eStudent-directed IEPs are quickly gaining momentum in schools across the country--the proven benefits include higher academic achievement, enhanced student motivation, and increased communication and self-advocacy skills for students with disabilities. Now for the first time, there's a book that gives elementary and high school educators in-depth how-to guidance on making student-directed IEPs work for students with a range of special needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked with practical advice, helpful examples, and IEP resources for students themselves, this cutting-edge guidebook finally puts into print the best ideas for developing meaningful student-directed IEPs while adhering to legal requirements and evidence-based practices. Teachers will learn how to support students--regardless of their current skills and abilities--as they increase their own level of direction across every facet of the IEP process: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003earticulating strengths, needs, and legal rights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esetting clear goals and evaluating progress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadvocating effectively for themselves in formal settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetermining and securing appropriate accommodations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecommunicating preferences and interests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaccepting responsibility for areas where improvement is needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eparticipating fully in discussions about post-school plans and needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDestined to elevate future standards for the IEP process, this compelling and accessible book will help teachers ensure customized, highly effective educational plans for students of all ages. Teachers will empower students to take a lead role in directing their education, advocating for support, and shaping a bright, self-determined future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBring students into the IEP process with\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than \u003cb\u003e100 quick tips\u003c\/b\u003e and practical strategies from teacher focus groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStep-by-step guidance\u003c\/b\u003e for increasing student involvement at any level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wide range of \u003cb\u003ecase studies\u003c\/b\u003e featuring students from ages 9-19\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHelpful big-picture view of IEPs across 7 stages\u003c\/b\u003e--from school-directed to student-directed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Colleen Thoma, Paul Wehman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1557669449\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781557669445\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Brookes Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/09\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.52h x 6.36w x 0.70d","brand":"Colleen Thoma","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45478772244735,"sku":"9781557669445","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5af23f6b-df04-405b-9e9e-22d741d9ce31.jpg?v=1715935714","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/getting-the-most-out-of-colleen-thoma-9781557669445","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}