Overview
Special education teams need clear tools to design learning for students with complex learning needs. In this practical manual, authors Kristen M. Bordonaro and Megan Clarke show how to build detailed learner profiles and align standards to functional goals. Use these technical resources to turn static IEPs into active instructional road maps that prioritize long-term student independence.
K–12 teachers and special education teachers can use this book to:
- Empower students to advocate for themselves and participate in class with confidence
- Build strong, cohesive support systems among educators, families, and service providers
- Implement structured routines that enhance students’ emotional safety and independence
- Track students’ meaningful growth and progress through innovative assessment methods
- Guide transition planning and skill development for students to lead successful adult lives
Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1: Redefining Success for Complex Learners
Chapter 2: Understanding Complex Learner Profiles
Chapter 3: Creating Collaborative, Student-Centered Teams
Chapter 4: Using Standards-Aligned Instruction and Specially Designed Instruction
Chapter 5: Exploring Tools That Use Structure, Routines, and Predictability
Chapter 6: Measuring Growth in Meaningful Ways
Chapter 7: Exploring Problem Solving Challenging Behavior With Dignity
Chapter 8: Using Strengths to Guide You to Educate Students for Meaningful Adult Lives
Chapter 9: Leading Complex Learner Classrooms
Chapter 10: Reflecting on Supporting Students With Complex Learning Needs
Epilogue:
References and Resources
Index
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