Transition Portfolios for Students With Disabilities: How to Help Students, Teachers, and Families Handle New Settings / Edition 1

by MaryAnn Demchak, Robin G. Greenfield

Overview

This user-friendly guide offers practical details on gathering critical information, including tips on what to include, sources, and timelines.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761945840
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	08/27/2002
Series:	1-Off Series
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Mary Ann Demchak has worked in the field of special education for over 20 years as a classroom teacher, project director, and university professor. She has direct experience with individuals with severe, multiple disabilities and experience with those who have mild disabilities. Currently, she teaches courses in severe, multiple disabilities at the Univeristy of Nevada, Reno as well as directs a technical assistance project for students who are deafblind. She has numerous publications and conference presentations related to various special education issues (e.g., instruction of students with severe, multiple disabilities; planning for students with challenging behaviors).

Table of Contents

About the Authors
Introduction
1. Gathering Information to Create a Transition Portfolio
Contents of a Portfolio
Sources of Information
Timelines for Developing a Portfolio
Summary
2. Collecting Personal Information About the Student
Information-Gathering Techniques
Summary
Additional Resources
3. Including Medical Information in a Portfolio
Components of a Medical Section
Summary
Additional Resources
4. Educational Programming
Educational Components of a Portfolio
Summary
Additional Resources
5. Adaptations and Supports
Assistive Technology
Individualized Accomodations to Instruction, Environment, or Materials
Specialized Accomodations for Visual and Hearing Impairments
Assistance From Other People
Summary
Additional Resources
6. Special Considerations for Students With Physical Impairments
Appropriate Positioning of Students With Physical Impairments
Summary
Additional Resources
7. Communication
Documenting the Student's Receptive and Expressive Communication
Communication Opportunities
Communication Partners and Communication Topics
Teaching Communication Skills
Summary
Additional Resources
8. Behavior Support and Reinforcement Strategies
Effective Reinforcement Strategies
Functional Behavior Assessment
Underlying Assumptions
Completing a Functional Behavior Assessment
Developing a Positive Behavior Support Plan
Summary
Additional Resources
9. Teaming, Problem Solving, and Keeping Notes
Elements of an Effective Collaborative Team
Getting Organized and Making Decisions
Collaborative Problem Solving
Writing It All Down
Summary
Additional Resources
Final Thoughts
Appendix A: Suzie's Case Study
Appendix B: Steve's Case Study
Appendix C: Patrick's Case Study
References
Index

Editorial Reviews

"This book on transition portfolios provides state-of-the-art information on transitioning needs of a wide range of students with disabilities, including those with the most complex needs. Filled with practical ideas and strategies, this book supports the efforts of teachers and families to help the student progress successfully through the educational experience. "

June Downing