Upcoming Training Opportunities in Linton from ASK

A Life with Stress, Balance and a Plan
February 27, 2017 – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Parents of children with special needs live with added emotional, medical, social and financial challenges. These extenuating circumstances can often lead to feelings of loneliness, depression, marital and family problems and health issues. This training will focus on identifying types of stressors, identify coping mechanisms and providing ways to incorporate them into everyday life, and the importance of good communication.
Register for this training at:
http://www.aboutspecialkids.org/training/training-calendar/a-life-with-stress,-balance-and-a-plan-linton/

Roadmap to Special Education:  Laws and Process
March 9, 2017 – 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

This training, combining the Article 7 and IEP training, is an all day training that offers basic information about special education laws and regulations for Indiana children ages 3-21. In addition, this training provides information on how to prepare for a case conference and write an IEP. This training is a great opportunity for family members and professionals who advocate for children with a disability or serious chronic illness.

Register at:

http://www.aboutspecialkids.org/training/training-calendar/roadmap-to-special-education-laws-and-process-(3)/

Co-planning for co-teaching: Time-saving routines that work in inclusive classrooms

Co-planning for co-teaching: Time-saving routines that work in inclusive classrooms is a 64-page booklet to help educators who are co-teaching with effective strategies to plan out their instruction. Written by a professor in special education, this guide will assist teachers in both general and special education.

This booklet includes strategies for elementary and secondary co-teachers on "how to eliminate the frustration and barriers often associated with co-planning, how to maintain the rigor of the coursework, how best to address the needs of students, and co-planning strategies for meeting IEP goals."

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

A Teacher's Guide to Special Education

A Teacher's Guide to Special Education is 182 pages of practical advice from a professor and a special education administrator with decades of combined experience in the field of disabilities. Both authors have spent many years in schools as special educators working with students with disabilities.

This book offers a look at what general educators need to know about the laws and processes found in special education and includes best practices for instruction in inclusive classrooms. The examples, action steps and more will boost the confidence of K-12 general ed teachers who find themselves supporting students receiving special ed services. Topics include:

• The pre-referral, referral, and evaluation processes
• Individualized education programs (IEPs) and the parties involved
• Accommodations for students who do not quality for special education, including those covered by Section 504
• Transition from preK to K-12 and from high school to postschool life
• Classroom management and student behavior
• Educational frameworks, instructional strategies, and service delivery options
• Assessment, grades, graduation, and diplomas

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Roadmap to Special Education: Laws and Process

About Special Kids (ASK) is offering a one-day training in Linton that offers basic information about special education laws and regulations, preparing for case conferences, and writing IEPs. Suitable for both parents and professionals, the training will be face-to-face and will be held at the Greene-Sullivan Special Education Co-Op.

For more information and to register, please visit:
http://www.aboutspecialkids.org/training/training-calendar/roadmap-to-special-education-laws-and-process-lint/

Your Classroom Guide to Special Education Law

Your Classroom Guide to Special Education Law has 176 pages of  jargon-free information on the basic principles and laws that govern education. Written by a professor who teaches courses on special education law, emotional and behavior disorders, and diverse learners, this book offers teachers a quick guide to turn to when heavy legal tomes are too much.

The book begins by discussing important laws such as Section 504 and IDEA 2004, defining disability, and the legal responsibilities of IEP team members. It goes on to discuss the parent-educator partnership and creating a collaborative academic team. Basic principles of an IEP covered along with the important aspect of teachers supervising and protecting students from harm while in their care. Documentation and the rules of record keeping are highlighted in addition to using a team approach when making decisions. Critical court cases are used to provide insight into how to interpret the law and each chapter includes two court cases to show the difference between exemplary practices as opposed to common mistakes that are sometimes made.

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

How the special needs brain learns

How the special needs brain learns, now in its 3rd edition, "addresses the causes of common learning disabilities and provides alternative instructional strategies to ensure learning occurs. Discover cutting-edge brain research to help you:

• Effectively instruct students with ADHD, LD, dyslexia, autism, and more
• Utilize assistive technologies to remove barriers to learning
• Differentiate instruction in speech, reading, writing, and mathematics" -publisher

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

The survival guide for new special education teachers

"Since its first publication, The Survival Guide for New Special Education Teachers has helped novice teachers bridge the gap between training and classroom practice. This all-new edition, updated to reflect the needs and priorities of 21st-century special educators, offers practical guidance on such topics as roles and responsibilities, school environment and culture, classroom organization and management, collaboration with other professionals, and individual professional development." -publisher

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Special educational needs: A guide for inclusive practice

Special educational needs: A guide for inclusive practice "is ideal for students, teachers, practitioners and specialists, and provides a solid foundation for understanding and supporting learners with additional needs. Covering contemporary policy issues, perspectives from practice and a range of common syndromes and barriers Special Educational Needs presents a wealth of information and guidance for students and professionals on how to achieve effective, inclusive practice." -publisher

Interested? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this text or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Need some help with college?

The Disability Care Center is currently offering two scholarships: The Disabled Student Scholarship and The Special Education Scholarship. All applicants who apply for one of the scholarship programs must be full-time students in pursuit of a college degree. The scholarships can help further the education of American college students who either have a disability or are seeking a degree in special education.

For more information, please visit:
http://usascholarships.com/disability-care-center-scholarships/

Teaching children & young people with special educational needs & disabilities

Teaching children & young people with special educational needs & disabilities gives you the knowledge and practical advice you really need to help you teach children from 0-25 with special educational needs and disabilities. This book will guide you with chapters on

• Your first day in a specialist provision
• Teaching, planning, and assessment
• Working in partnership
• As well as material on specific conditions which covers all areas of exceptionality

Interested? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this book or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Inclusion strategies that work!: Research-based methods for the classroom

In this new edition of Inclusion strategies that work, you will find data-driven methods updated with the latest research and policy developments. Updated information on ADA, IDEA, writing IEPs, transitional services, classifications, RTI, metacognitive strategies, and links to the Common Core along with tips for working with families and making them an integral part of the inclusive team are included. An overview of special education legislative terminology and interactive online forms for planning, documentation, and collaboration are especially helpful.

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Roadmap to Special Education: Laws and Process

March 25, 2015

8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Sponsored by About Special Kids, this workshop, combining the Article 7 and IEP training, is all day training that offers basic information about special education laws and regulations for Indiana children ages 3-21. In addition, this training will provide information on how to prepare for a case conference and write an IEP. This training is a great opportunity for family members and professionals who advocate for children with a disability or serious chronic illness.

Location:
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church
100 N. State Road 46 Bypass
Bloomington, IN  47408

Cost:
$40 / Family Member
$75 / Professional

Register at www.aboutspecialkids.org or call 800-964-4746

The everything® parent's guide to special education: A complete step-by-step guide to advocating for your child with special needs

Want to be your child's best advocate in education? Pick up The everything® parent's guide to special education. With it, you will learn how to evaluate, prepare, organize, and get quality services, no matter your child's disability. The handbook gives you the tools you need to navigate the complex world of special education and services.

Interested? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this resource or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Writing educationally relevant and legally compliant Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for preschool and elementary age students with disabilities

Writing educationally relevant and legally compliant Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for preschool and elementary age students with disabilities: A guide for general and special educators offers a wealth of information on the subject of writing IEPs for younger students. Extensive use of examples are used to help educators transition kids from an IFSP to an IEP.

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Single case research methodology: Applications in special education and behavioral sciences

In this anticipated new edition of Single Case Research Methodology, David L. Gast and Jennifer R. Ledford detail why and how to apply standard principles of single case research methodology to one’s own research or professional project. Using numerous and varied examples, they demonstrate how single case research can be used for research in behavioral and school psychology, special education, speech and communication sciences, language and literacy, occupational therapy, and social work. -book description

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Assistive Technology in Special Education

Looking for an update on assistive technology uses in the special education classroom? CeDIR now has the second edition of Assistive Technology in Special Education. Families, teachers, and therapists will benefit from the wealth of practical, well-organized information in this edition. The indexed update presents an overview of the uses of technologies to help readers zero in on specific, powerful, cutting-edge resources they can use to enhance success.

Interested? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this title or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

10 Critical Components for Success in the Special Education Classroom

Looking for help with managing your special education classroom? 10 Critical Components for Success in the Special Education Classroom can help. Find real-world examples and learn about strategies to:

• Support all students with special needs,  including those with more severe disabilities
• Organize your classroom, materials, and staff and student schedules
• Plan and assess standards-based lessons, annual IEP’s, behavioral interventions, and more
• Foster parent communication and staff collaboration

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

What really works in special and inclusive education

Book description, What Really Works in Special and Inclusive Education:
In this new second edition, David Mitchell, a leading writer in special and inclusive education, continues to break new ground with revised and updated strategies based on evidence from the most recent studies in the field. From the myriad of related research available, only those studies with genuine potential for improving the practices of teachers and schools have been included, with the aim of facilitating high-quality learning and social outcomes for all learners in schools.

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Special Education for All Teachers

Looking for a textbook on special education? Pick up Special Education for All Teachers and hit the ground running. This edition has expanded the content to focus on relevant and practical issues in education student s with special needs and students who are at-risk. From assessment to classroom management, you'll find it here.

Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this title or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Survival Guide for New Special Educators

From the book description:
"A Survival Guide for New Special Educators provides relevant, practical information for new special education teachers across a broad range of topic areas. Drawing on the latest research on special educator effectiveness and retention, this comprehensive, go-to resource addresses the most pressing needs of novice instructors, resource teachers, and inclusion specialists. [...] This highly practical book is filled with checklists, forms, and tools that special educators can use every day to help ensure that all special needs students get the rich, rewarding education they deserve."

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.