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| Preface | |
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| Acknowledgments | |
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| About the Authors | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Foundational Issues in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Purpose of an IEP | |
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| 13 Principles of IEP Collaboration | |
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| IEP Preparation | |
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| Preparation Before the IEP Meeting | |
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| Setting Up the IEP Meeting | |
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| Giving Notice of an IEP Meeting | |
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| When an IEP Meeting Must Be Convened | |
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| Helping Students Prepare | |
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| Characteristics of an Effective IEP Team Meeting | |
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| IEP Participants | |
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| IEP Team Members--Roles and Responsibilities | |
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| Excusal of Team Members | |
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| Questions and Answers About Other IEP Team-Related Topics | |
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| IEP Team Meetings | |
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| The Team Process | |
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| During the Meeting--Focused but Flexible | |
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| Guidelines for Running the IEP Meeting | |
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| Step-by-Step Development of the IEP | |
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| Formulate a Statement of the Student's Present Level of Academic Achievement of Functional Performance | |
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| Determine the Four Need Areas | |
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| Consideration of Special Factors | |
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| Determination of Measurable Annual Goals (Including Academic and Functional Goals) | |
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| Reporting Progress Toward the Annual Goals to Parents | |
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| Determine the Extent to Which the Student Will Not Be Able to Participate in General Education Programs (LRE Explanation) | |
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| Determine Placement Options | |
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| Determine Related Services | |
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| Determine Program Modifications, Accommodations, Supplementary Aids, and Services | |
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| Determine the Need for Assistive Technology Devices and Services | |
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| Determine the Supports for School Personnel on Behalf of the Student | |
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| Determine the Ability of a Student to Participate in State and District Assessments | |
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| Determine Extended School Year (ESY) Services | |
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| A Statement of Secondary Transition Service Needs and Needed Transition Services for Students | |
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| Develop a Statement of Transfer of Parental Rights to the Student Upon Reaching the Age of Majority | |
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| Annual Review and Revision of the IEP | |
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| Recommendations Upon Declassification | |
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| Appendix: Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004--Section on IEPs (Enrolled as Agreed to or Passed by Both House and Senate) | |
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| Glossary | |
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| References and Suggested Readings | |
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| Index | |