New Book Helps Special Education Teams Turn IEPs into Road Maps for Student Independence

Solution Tree, an educational publisher, has released a new book titled Building Possibilities: Designing Meaningful Education for Students With Complex Learning Needs. Authors Kristen M. Bordonaro and Megan Clarke provide strategies for special education teams to convert Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) into practical instructional guides.

The book addresses the challenge of translating IEP information, which outlines student needs, goals, and services, into effective teaching practices. It offers tools for developing detailed student profiles, utilizing alternative standards, and aligning lessons with functional skills. The aim is to design instruction that supports student participation, self-advocacy, and long-term independence.

'Building Possibilities' also emphasizes the importance of cohesive support systems involving educators, families, and service providers. The authors offer guidance on implementing structured routines to enhance students' emotional safety and independence, along with using innovative assessment methods to track meaningful progress.

The publication extends its scope beyond the classroom by providing advice on transition planning and skill development, preparing students for successful adult lives. The book is currently available for preorder.