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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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Preparing for a Successful School Year | |
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Get to Know Your School | |
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Allocate Time for Reflecting | |
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Locate a Mentor Teacher | |
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Identify Essential Tasks | |
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Orientate Assigned Paraprofessionals | |
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Establish a Communication System | |
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Get to Know Your School Checklist | |
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Preplanning Checklist | |
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Monthly Planning Checklist | |
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Postplanning Checklist | |
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Correspondence Log | |
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Student Emergency Information | |
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Noninstructional Classroom Supply Checklist | |
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Instructional Classroom Supply Checklist | |
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Classroom Inventory Checklist | |
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Paraprofessional's Classroom Responsibilties Checklist | |
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Student Service Information | |
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Present Levels of Performance | |
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Self-Evaluation Instrument for the Special Education Teacher | |
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Suggestions for Working With a Paraprofessional | |
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Web Sites for Parents and Students | |
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Assistive Technology Information | |
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Understanding Students With Disabilities | |
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Review Student Information | |
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Conduct Student Surveys and Inventories | |
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Review Recognized Disabilities in IDEA | |
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Student Folder Checklist | |
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Student Profile | |
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Student Academic Inventory | |
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Student Learning Styles Survey | |
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Student Interest Survey | |
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Placing Students in the Least Restrictive Environment | |
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Review of Service Delivery Models | |
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The Placement Decision | |
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Classroom Accommodations and Modifications | |
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Monitoring Students in the General Education Setting | |
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Tips for the Regular Education Teacher | |
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Selecting the Least Restrictive Environment Checklist | |
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Teacher Summary Report | |
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Classroom Adaptations | |
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Classroom Adaptation Evaluation | |
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Student's Materials List | |
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Teacher Directions for Completing Student Monitor Forms | |
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Student Monitor Form | |
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Student Monitor Results Summary | |
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Individual Student Progress Report Summary | |
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Individual Student Final Grade Summary | |
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Defining Accommodations and Modifications | |
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Suggestions for Tests Adaptions | |
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Managing the Classroom | |
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Review the School's Policies and Procedures Pertaining to Student and Teacher Expectations | |
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Ensure the Physical Arrangement and Decor of the Classroom Is Inviting and Conducive to Learning | |
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Ensure the Classroom Climate Is Supportive and Reflects a Sense of Mutual Respect Between Teacher and Students | |
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Communicate All Expectations for Students' Academic Performance and Behaviors in the Classroom | |
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Develop Classroom Policies and Procedures That Clearly Regulate All Activities | |
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Daily Point System | |
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Behavior Contract | |
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Student Progress Report | |
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Classroom Policies and Procedures Checklist | |
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Classroom Management Plan Evaluation | |
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Tips for Classroom Arrangement | |
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Bulletin Boards Guidelines and Information | |
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Tips for Communicating With Students and Parents | |
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Tips for Developing Classroom Rules and Consequences | |
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Tips for Developing Behavior Modification Plans | |
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Teaching All Students | |
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Preparing for Instruction | |
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Planning and Implementing Effective Lesson Plans | |
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Instructional Strategies for All Students | |
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Evaluating Student Progress | |
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IEP Goals and Objectives Checklist | |
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Classroom Teacher's Instructional Materials List | |
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Class Schedule | |
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Weekly Lesson Plan | |
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Guide to Locating Instructional Materials | |
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Technology-Connected Lesson Plan Form | |
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Preparing for a Successful Parent Conference | |
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Essential Tasks for All Parent-Teacher Conferences | |
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Essential Information for the Progress Report Conference | |
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Essential Information for the Problem-Solving Conference | |
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Conference Notification | |
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Conference Reminder | |
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Conference Minutes | |
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Conference Summary | |
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Teacher Guidelines for Parent Conferences | |
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Parent Tips for Conference Preparation | |
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Dealing With the Anger of Parents | |
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Understanding Education Assessments | |
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Review Basic Test and Measurement Information | |
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Understand the Levels of Educational Assessments in Schools | |
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Know the Current IDEA Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Assessing Students With Disabilities | |
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Review of Alternate Assessments | |
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Review of Appropriate Assessment Accommodations | |
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Test Administration Checklist | |
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Educational Assessments | |
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Possible Accommodations for Students With Disabilities | |
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Formative and Summative Assessments | |
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Writing a Legal and Effective Individualized Education Program | |
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The Legal Requirements of an IEP | |
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Understanding the Components of an IEP | |
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Involving Students and Parents in the IEP Process | |
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Essential Information for the Annual IEP | |
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Four Pillars of NCLB | |
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IEP Reference Materials | |
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Preparing Students for Transition | |
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Understanding the Legal Aspects of Transition | |
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Prepare Students for Movement to a New School | |
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Prepare Students for Post-School Endeavors | |
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High School 4-Year Plan | |
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Unit of Credit Checklist | |
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Work-Based Student Evaluation | |
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Student's Critique of Job Site | |
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Students With Disabilities Preparing for Post secondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities | |
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Work Behavior Training Strategies for Vocational Training With Students With Disabilities | |
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Job Accommodations for People With Mental Retardation (MR) or Other Developmental Disabilities (DD) | |
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Preparing a Plan for Professional Learning | |
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Formulate a Professional Learning Plan | |
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Develop a Professional Portfolio | |
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Join a Professional Organization | |
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Read Professional Organization | |
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Enroll in Advanced College Courses or Professional Learning Classes | |
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Participate in a Professional Learning Community | |
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Professional Development Plan | |
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Portfolio Format for the Professional Educator | |
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Conference Planning Guide | |
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The Special Education Teacher's Guide to Professional Organizations | |
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The Special Education Teacher's Guide to Professional Periodicals | |
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The Special Education Teacher's Guide to Professional Books | |
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Web Sites for Special Education Teachers | |
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Emergencies in the School Setting | |
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Physical Health Issues of Students | |
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Mental Health Issues of Students | |
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Review of Natural Disasters | |
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Acts of Violence | |
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Medical History | |
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Emergency Medical Plan | |
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Medical Incident Report | |
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Medical Incident Log | |
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Classroom "Go-Kit" Supplies | |
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Recommended First Aid Supplies | |
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Stress Management for the First-Year Teacher | |
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Tips for Stress Management | |
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Support Organizations for Students | |
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Guide to Locating Instructional Materials | |
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Education Terminology | |
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References | |
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Index | |