These guidelines for special education teachers cover gathering student information, classroom design, meeting with parents, evaluation, assessment, classroom management, instructional interventions, and grading options.

PrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorsStep I. What to Do Before the Start of School Getting to Know Your StudentsStep II. Designing and Setting Up Your Classroom Classroom Design Setting Up Your Classroom Evaluating Existing MaterialsStep III. Meeting With Parents and Staff Members Communicating With Parents Meeting With Your Assistant Teacher or Aide Communicating With Related Service Providers Communicating With Your Regular Education Teachers Communicating With the Mainstreamed Class and TeachersStep IV. Factors Affecting Curriculum Performance for Students With Special Needs Introduction Factors Affecting Curriculum for Children With Special NeedsStep V. Adapting the Curriculum for Students With Special Needs What Are Curriculum Adaptations? Examples of Curriculum Adaptation Ways to Adapt the Curriculum Adapting Response ModeStep VI. Classroom Management of Children With Specific Disabilities Students With Learning Disabilities Students With Mental Retardation Students With Emotional Disabilities Students With Attention Deficit/Hyperactive DisorderStep VII. Applying Instructional Interventions for Specific Behaviors Exhibited in the Classroom by Students With Emotional and/or Behavioral Disorders Instructional Interventions for Attendance Problems Instructional Interventions for Difficulty With Transitions Instructional Interventions for Disrespect to Teachers Instructional Interventions for Classroom Disruption Instructional Interventions for Failure to Accept Responsibility for Own Behavior and/or Consequences for Misbehavior Instructional Interventions for Interpersonal Relationships With Peers Instructional Interventions for Out-of-Control Behaviors Instructional Interventions for Passive Resistance Instructional Interventions for Not Respecting Property or Personal Space of Others Instructional Interventions for Verbal Aggression Instructional Interventions for Verbal OutburstsStep VIII. Understanding Grading Options for Students With Special Needs Grading Approaches Reporting to ParentsStep IX. Developing Educational Treatment Plans for Your StudentsStep X. End-of-School-Year Responsibilities Triennial Evaluation Reports Annual Review Meetings Declassification Consideration and Procedures Extended-School-Year Services End-of-the-Year ReportsReferencesGlossaryIndex