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A Guide To Schoolwide Planning For Paraeducator Supports, Michael F. Giangreco, Susan W. Edelman Edd, Stephen M. Broer Psyd
A Guide To Schoolwide Planning For Paraeducator Supports, Michael F. Giangreco, Susan W. Edelman Edd, Stephen M. Broer Psyd
College of Education and Social Services Faculty Publications
A Guide to Schoolwide Planning for Paraeducator Supports is a field-tested, schoolwide planning tool designed to improve the quality of paraprofessional supports offered in public schools to supports students with disabilities and other identified support needs. Support for the preparation of this article was provided by the United States Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services under the funding category, Model Demonstration Projects for Children and Youth with Disabilities, CFDA 84.324M (H324M980229), awarded to the Center on Disability and Community Inclusion at the University of Vermont. The contents of this paper reflect the ideas and positions of …
Guidelines For Making Decisions About I.E.P. Services, Michael F. Giangreco
Guidelines For Making Decisions About I.E.P. Services, Michael F. Giangreco
College of Education and Social Services Faculty Publications
The purpose of this booklet is to offer guidance for making decisions about IEP (Individualized Education Program) services for students with disabilities who are eligible for special education under the federal law called the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, commonly referred to as IDEA. Included are special education and related services (e.g., occupational therapy, physical therapy, and psychological services). These guidelines are based on the IDEA, Vermont regulations, and research-based practices. They are designed to help IEP teams make thoughtful, comprehensive decisions supporting the education of students with disabilities, and enable them to consider important factors before, during, and after …