{"product_id":"transition-portfolios-for-students-with-disabilities-how-to-help-students-teachers-and-families-handle-new-settings-paperback","title":"Transition Portfolios for Students with Disabilities: How to Help Students, Teachers, and Families Handle New Settings - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMaryann Demchak\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRobin G. Greenfield\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e June Downing, Professor\u003cbr\u003e California State University, Northridge\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudents with mild to severe disabilities have special needs, including specific ways of learning and communicating. Teachers learn these cues and use them to effectively teach their students, but the lessons are often lost when the student moves to a new setting. This user-friendly guide helps teachers create a transition portfolio that will accompany the student to new classrooms and schools, and convey special needs, accommodations, and other vital information to a new team of teachers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eTransition Portfolios for Students With Disabilities offers practical details on gathering critical information, including tips on \u003ci\u003ewhat \u003c\/i\u003eto include, sources, and timelines. It also shows you how to collect and include\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEducational components, including learning style, physical influences, and environmental influences \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccommodations to instruction, environment, or materials \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMedical information \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStudents′ communication styles \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePositive behavior support plans \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe authors also include a section on how to collect personal information about students, as well as sample mapping sessions. They also provide easy-to-use charts and tables to help you develop a successful transition portfolio for your students with disabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaryAnn 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10.88 x 8.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 27, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55868660711729,"sku":"9780761945840","price":71.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/3486\/5969\/files\/tUdr1OEisl9780761945840.webp?v=1787395844","url":"https:\/\/www.welibooks.com\/products\/transition-portfolios-for-students-with-disabilities-how-to-help-students-teachers-and-families-handle-new-settings-paperback","provider":"Welibooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}