Author : California. State Department of Education
Publisher : Hippocrene Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)
Book Synopsis Program Guidelines for Individuals who are Severely Orthopedically Impaired by : California. State Department of Education
Download or read book Program Guidelines for Individuals who are Severely Orthopedically Impaired written by California. State Department of Education and published by Hippocrene Books. This book was released on 1992 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These guidelines are intended to provide a resource to use in assessing, planning, providing, evaluating, and improving the quality of programs for California pupils with severe orthopedic impairments. The first three chapters present characteristic elements of a well-designed program in the areas of: (1) identification and assessment, (2) the Individualized Education Program, and (3) unique program needs. Chapter 4 emphasizes that decisions for placing pupils with severe orthopedic impairments in an educational program should be based on the educational needs of pupils rather than on their handicapping condition. The supporting role of the special education teacher is stressed. Chapter 5 specifies staff competencies of the site administrator, special education staff, related services staff, and support service staff. Chapter 6 examines other special considerations such as monitoring medications, implementing emergency procedures, coordinating services among agencies, and making facilities accessible. Seven appendixes include program evaluation guidelines, forms related to least restrictive environment requirements, examples for modifying regular education programs, selected legal requirements, procedures and guidelines for health care, resources for technical assistance, and a directive to special educators concerning intelligence testingn of black pupils. A glossary completes the guide. (DB)