TEL Resources

Current and future education teams will get a thorough introduction to IEPs and a comprehensive framework for IEP development, featuring a unique, in-depth checklist that breaks the process into small, manageable steps. IEP team members will learn how to collaborate during a meeting, assess a student's present levels of performance, develop meaningful IEP goals and objectives for all students (including culturally diverse learners).

The Intentional IEP equips you with the resources you need to feel confident in approaching IEPs the right way, including prioritizing the many competing demands you face so you can find the capacity to show up for your students. This book offers: Clear, step-by-step solutions for all IEP members that can easily be implemented at any time during the school year Collaboration strategies for IEP teammates to rely on one another for expert and professional knowledge Tools and reproducibles to strengthen practices and overcome common hurdles.

This book advocates for reform in special education programs, including robust systems of support, mentoring, and ongoing professional learning for special education teachers. These efforts promote effective teaching, foster collaboration among general and special education, and create thriving school communities for educators and students alike. K-12 leaders, administrators, and special education teachers can use this book to: Transform special education programs through continued professional learning Form collaborative partnerships for continued professional learning and support Introduce innovative technologies and teaching practices to support student learning Implement organizational planning tools to improve communication, teamwork, and efficacy.

A guide to the intersection of trauma and special needs, featuring strategies teachers can use to build resilience and counter the effects of trauma on learning and behavior. In Trauma-Informed Teaching and IEPs, trauma expert Melissa Sadin presents strategies for supporting the most vulnerable students in general or special education settings, across grade levels, and across the curriculum.

Unlock access to inclusive education for these learners with this forward-thinking book, a step-by-step guide to person-centered, strengths-based, and meaningful IEPs for K-12 students with complex support needs. This practical text shows pre- and inservice educators how to work together thoughtfully and ethically to develop complex IEPs--documents that include many academic, functional, and social-emotional goals; require assistive technology and communication supports; and involve services from a range of providers.

This book simplifies the IEP writing process and provides practical strategies and structures that can help general and special education teachers write compliant and effective IEPs for students.