By Carol Kosnitsky

From ESSA's new accountability requirements, to the Endrew F. ruling's emphasis on "specially designed instruction" - changes in law and policy demand improved student outcomes through properly constructed IEPs. This is your manual for organizing training that teaches staff how to write legally compliant and instructionally relevant IEP goals. You go through 8 steps to developing your training plan, and get 5 ready-to-use training modules with activities and visual aids to reinforce learning:

Module 1: Shape IEP Writing Practices
Module 2: Connect the Dots Through Strong Student Profiles
Module 3: Create a Measurement Toolbox
Module 4: Find the Right Thermometer to Write Measurable Goals
Module 5: Monitor and Report Progress

Plus, you get 13 timesaving tools including an IEP Graphic Organizer, Electronic IEP Checklist and Progress-Monitoring Schedules. You even get guidance on training principals and general education teachers to ensure a whole-school approach!