Preface Acknowledgement 1. The Fundamentals of Special Education: Defining Disabilities and the Federal Laws that Provide Guidance 2. Response to Intervention & Multi-Tiered Systems of Support: A Close Examination of the Pre-Referral Process 3. Determining the Need for Special Education Services: A Spotlight on the Assessment and Diagnostic Process 4. Laying the Foundation for Success: Developing Meaningful Individualized Education Plans 5. Finding the Right Fit: The Least Restrictive Environment 6. Understanding the Role of the Paraprofessional: Leveraging Student Success 7. It's Not All About Academics: Addressing Disability-Related Behavior Problems and Social Deficits 8. Expanding the Team: Effective Collaboration with Outside Services and Professionals 9. Harnessing the Home-School Connections: Planning for Effective Parent-Teacher Partnerships 10. Transition Planning: Ensuring Successful Post-Secondary Outcomes for Students with Disabilities 11. Resources to Support Special Education Professionals About the Authors
