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Title:Honorable Intentions: A Parent's Guide to Educational Planning for Children with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Author:Jordan, Dixie; Goldberg, Paula

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This guide to help parents work in collaboration with the school team to enhance the education of their children with emotional or behavioral disorders considers special education and related services, special education evaluation, the Individualized Education Program (IEP), school rules and policies, day treatment, residential placement, accommodations and modifications, communicating with the school, evaluating the IEP plan, and resolving differences. Checklists suggest questions that parents may want to ask on prereferral interventions, evaluation, conference planning, the IEP, transportation, suspension, change of placement, educational services in residential placement, returning to school from residential placement, a communication plan, and communication styles. A list of classroom accommodations to meet the needs of students with disabilities is provided and includes techniques for adapting textbooks and curriculum, classroom environments, instruction and assignments, grading and tests, and behavior. Appendices include: a list of parent training and information centers by state; Subpart D on preschool, elementary, and secondary education of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; and a list of state and National children's mental health organizations. (CR)

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Library:General Special Education
Type:Book
Publisher:PACER Center Inc.
Copyright:2000
Available Copies:1

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