The Administrators Guide to Building and Maintaining a Comprehensive Autism Program - SECOND EDITION 2020
By Mary Schillinger
Services and programming are fertile ground for disputes between districts and parents of students with autism due to complex student needs, costs and parents' high expectations. Stop relying on a hodge-podge of unproven methods that lead to inadequate student progress and frustrated staff. Here's your one-stop guide to building a reliable system for determining and delivering appropriate services and ultimately avoiding lawsuits.
This new Second Edition is your one-stop guide to building a reliable system for determining and delivering appropriate services for students with autism and ultimately avoiding disputes with parents. Every component is detailed and complemented by recent research-based practices for implementation — guiding you through creating a high-quality and legally compliant program.
Know what to do at every step, and how to do it, with up-to-date guidance — including 40+ forms, charts, checklists and other practical tools all reflecting recent case law and compliance mandates. Plus you get:
Steps to develop IEP goals that meet the Endrew F. "appropriately rigorous" standard and access to the rigor of Core State Standards
Data collection forms and methods relating to progress on IEP goals
Best practices for planning and supporting transitions for students and families
Guidelines for technology selection and use
Evidence-based methodology and assessment techniques for behavior intervention and monitoring
Sample 5-Year Strategic Plan
And much more!
