TY - BOOK AU - Young,Nicholas D. AU - Mumby,Melissa A. AU - Rice,Michaela TI - The special education toolbox: supporting exceptional teachers, students, and families SN - 9781475847963 AV - LC3981 .Y684 2019 U1 - 371.9 YOU 23 PY - 2019///] CY - Lanham PB - Rowman & Littlefield KW - Special education KW - United States KW - Handbooks, manuals, etc N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 113-125); The fundamentals of special education: defining disabilities and the federal laws that provide guidance -- Response to intervention & multi-tiered systems of support: a close examination of the pre-referral process -- Determining the need for special education services: a spotlight on the assessment and diagnostic process -- Laying the foundation for success: developing meaningful individualized education plans -- Finding the right fit: the least restrictive environment -- Understanding the role of the paraprofessional: leveraging student success -- It's not all about academics: addressing disability-related behavior problems and social deficits -- Expanding the team: effective collaboration with outside services and professionals -- Harnessing the home-school connections: planning for effective parent-teacher partnerships -- Transition planning: ensuring successful post-secondary outcomes for students with disabilities -- Resources to support special education professionals N2 - "This book is a practical reference guide that provides the most up-to-date information, real-world examples, and resources to guide those who work and live with our struggling students"-- ER -