John J. Hoover

James R. Patton

Develop and monitor high-quality IEPs for diverse learners High-quality IEPs are fundamental for guiding the educational process of and developing goals for students who require special education services. English learners (ELs) and other students with learning, emotional, or behavioral disabilities present unique challenges to educators responsible for referring, assessing, and placing them. IEPs for ELs provides educators with numerous research-based strategies and examples of how to write effective IEPs for these K-12 learners. John J. Hoover and James Patton, leading professionals in the areas of special education and linguistic diversity, share their research and how they have supported ELs who have, or are suspected of having, learning and intellectual disabilities. Readers will find: Practical guidance for developing and monitoring culturally and linguistically responsive IEPs Checklists, guides, and other reproducibles that support IEP development Case studies and vignettes highlighting examples of appropriate IEPs for diverse learners Filled with expert practical advice that covers the IEP process and walks the reader through the procedure for creating high-quality IEPs that take individual differences into account, this guide is essential for special educators and bilingual/EL specialists. "A major strength for this book is its unique tie to English learners, while providing a dual focus on IEP writing. This is a great tool to use when training new special education teachers and IEP facilitators. There are direct connections to writing legally defensible plans with a user-friendly focus on IEP writing. I see this book as a tool to support teachers and students in ensuring that language and cultural considerations are included when developing and updating individual plans." —Renee Bernhardt, Supervisor, Special Education Cherokee County School District, GA

And Other Diverse Learners

IEPs for ELs

With a unique classroom focus," Linking Assessment to Instruction in Multi-Tiered Models, 1e" shows teachers how to direct multi-tiered instruction and adjust their teaching based on screening, monitoring and diagnostic achievement scores. Beyond a theoretical perspective, this two-part text explores the multi-tiered instructional model found within the RTI framework and how to best implement it in the classroom setting. It includes reading, writing, and mathematics interventions that can be used for core Tier 1 instruction, supplemental Tier 2 supports and intensive Tier 3 interventions. Throughout the book, its emphasis is on using assessment data to make important instructional decisions that meet learner needs. Features Speaks directly to the classroom teacher by showing them which evidence-based interventions should be attempted in multi-tiered models prior to referral to special education. Links achievement data with evidence-based interventions so teachers know how to adjust their instruction once assessment information is available. Covers reading, writing, and mathematics interventions in a single volume so teachers have numerous, structured instruction strategies right at their fingertips. Includes chapter overviews, key terms, and numerous figures, tables, charts and guides to make strategies more applicable. Offers 96 interventions to use in multi-tiered instruction including: o 16 proven classroom and instructional management techniques o 27 evidence-based reading, writing, mathematics structured interventions o 30 proven student study skills and strategies o 23 research-based reading, writing, mathematics curricula to meet learning needs

A Teacher's Guide to Selecting Reading, Writing, and Mathematics Interventions

Linking Assessment to Instruction in Multi-tiered Models

Janette K. Klingner

Leonard M. Baca

Make the right instructional and eligibility decisions to help your English Learners! Do your students' reading difficulties reflect language acquisition issues or a learning disability? Now in an updated second edition, this essential guide helps educators make informed choices about strategies and services to support English Learners, and includes: Nine common misconceptions that can lead to wrongful placement of students in Special Education A new chapter on evidence-based practices for success in teaching reading to students learning English Appropriate techniques to use when assessing students for special education Expanded coverage of Response to Intervention to include a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS)

Distinguishing Language Acquisition From Learning Disabilities

Why Do English Learners Struggle With Reading?

Covering universal screening, progress monitoring, and diagnostic assessment for special education, this resource presents a comprehensive overview of assessment for struggling students within RTI.

RTI Assessment Essentials for Struggling Learners

Teodoro Ayllon

How to Use Token Economy and Point Systems

Develop and monitor high-quality IEPs for diverse learners High-quality IEPs are fundamental for guiding the educational process of and developing goals for students who require special education services. English learners (ELs) and other students with learning, emotional, or behavioral disabilities present unique challenges to educators responsible for referring, assessing, and placing them. This book guides educators through the process for creating high-quality IEPs for these K-12 learners. Readers will find: Practical guidance for developing and monitoring culturally and linguistically responsive IEPs Checklists, guides, and other reproducibles that support IEP development Case studies highlighting examples of appropriate IEPs

John J. Hoover

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