The new and updated edition of this bestselling book presents an easy-to-use model for writing goals and objectives in a way that makes taking data straightforward and easy. Written in an accessible, conversational style, the guidelines and examples help teachers, counselors, and anyone else faced with the daunting task of collecting meaningful data to meet a variety of legal and administrative requirements.
The book shows how to: - Write measurable goals and objectives.
- Decide which data collection systems to use for gathering meaningful information.
- Start collecting data immediately using clear and simple collection strategies.
- Be able to analyze the data you collect and communicate your students' progress accurately.
- Make data-based decisions about the effectiveness of interventions and instructional strategies.
- Communicate student progress to parents and IEP team members with confidence.
- Recognize and avoid unreliable data-C.R.A.P. (Can't Rely on Any Part of It) data.
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Für höhere Schule und Studium
Editions-Typ
Maße
Höhe: 254 mm
Breite: 203 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-87822-685-6 (9780878226856)
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Prior to retiring in 2005, Dr Terri Chiara Johnston, PhD, was an educator for almost 40 years, serving as teacher, school psychologist, and program director/principal. She taught at the kindergarten and middle school level early in her career, but her passion became helping youngsters who experienced severe behavior and communication challenges. During her professional journey, she received extensive training in applied behavior analysis, structured teaching (TEACCH), and crisis management. A recognized expert in the area of autism and emotional disturbance, Terri founded a consulting company, Support 4 Teachers and Families.
Now Terri is completely retired from education and enjoys life with her husband, Joe Czup, and her golden retriever therapy dog, Roux. She works as a freelance writer and stringer reporter for Northeast Ohio Media Group, writing community stories for the Cleveland Sun News and cleveland.com.
