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This practical reference clarifies what general education teachers need to know about special education law and processes and provides a guide to instructional best practices for the inclusive classroom

Includes bibliographical references and index

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Tilte page; Copyright; TOC; Introduction; Special Education and the Laws That Affect It; Educational Frameworks and the Pre-Referral Process; The Referral and Evaluation Process; General Education Teachers and IEPs; Other Students Who Require Accommodations; Transition; Classroom Management and Student Behavior ; Service Delivery Options, Related Services, and Other Service Providers; Assessment, Grades, Graduation, and Diplomas; Putting It All Together; Special Education Terms and Acronyms; Definitions of Disabilities ; People-First Language

Explanations and Examples of Accommodations, Modifications, and InterventionsModifications by Type; Checklists for Multidisciplinary Team Meetings ; References; Index; About the Authors