Related Services/Support Services for Students with Disabilities in Inclusion-Oriented Schools & VISTA (Vermont Interdependent Services Team Approach)

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Giangreco, M. F., Pennington, R. C., & Walker, V. L. (2023). Conceptualizing and utilizing Board Certified Behavior Analysts as related services providers in inclusion-oriented schools. Remedial and Special Education, 44(1), 73-85. https://doi.org/10.1177/07419325211063610

Haines, S. J., Giangreco, M. F., Shepherd, K. G., Suter, J. C., & Moore, M. (2022). Examination and redesign of inclusive special education service delivery in a rural school. Rural Special Education Quarterly, 41(1), 25-38 https://doi.org/10.1177/87568705211052497

Giangreco, M. F., Suter, J. C., & Graf, V. (2011). Roles of team members supporting students with disabilities in inclusive classrooms. In M. F. Giangreco, C. J. Cloninger, & V. S. Iverson, Choosing outcomes and accommodations for children: A guide to educational planning for students with disabilities (3rd. ed., pp. 197-204). Paul H. Brookes.

Giangreco, M. F., Prelock, P. A., & Turnbull, R. H. (2010). An issue hiding in plain sight: When are speech language pathologists special educators rather than related services providers? Language Speech and Hearing Services in Schools, 41(4), 531-538. https://doi.org/10.1044/0161-1461(2009/08-0127)

Edelman, S. W., Giangreco, M. F., Dennis, R. E., Prelock, P., MacLeod, M., & Potvin, M. C. (2007). Getting the most out of support services. In M. F. Giangreco & M. B. Doyle (Eds.) Quick-Guides to Inclusion: Ideas for educating students with disabilities (2nd ed., pp. 255-268). Paul H. Brookes. Full text available.

Giangreco, M. F. (2001). Guidelines for making decisions about I.E.P. services. Montpelier, VT: Vermont Department of Education. Full text available.

Giangreco, M. F. (2001). Interactions among program, placement, and services in educational planning for students with disabilities. Mental Retardation, 39(5), 341-350. https://doi.org/10.1352/0047-6765(2001)039<0341:IAPPAS>2.0.CO;2 

Giangreco, M. F. (2000). Related services research for students with low incidence disabilities: Implications for speech-language pathologists in inclusive classrooms. Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in the Schools, 31(3), 230-239. https://doi.org/10.1044/0161-1461.3103.230

Giangreco, M. F., Prelock, P., Reid, R., Dennis, R., & Edelman, S. (2000). Roles of related services personnel in inclusive schools. In R. Villa & J. Thousand (Eds.), Restructuring for caring and effective education: Piecing the puzzle together (2nd ed., pp. 360-388). Paul H. Brookes.

Giangreco, M. F., Edelman, S., Dennis, R., Rubin, R., & Thoms, P. (1999).  Vermont’s guidelines for related services: Supporting the education of students with disabilities. Physical Disabilities: Education and Related Services, 18(1),35-49. ED444283

Giangreco, M. F., Edelman, S., Nelson, C., Young, M. R., & Kiefer-O’Donnell, R.  (1999). Improving support service decision-making: Consumer feedback regarding updates to VISTA. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 4694), 463-473. https://doi.org/10.1080/103491299100443

Giangreco, M. F., Edelman, S., Nelson, C., Young, M. R., & Kiefer-O’Donnell, R. (1999). Changes in educational team membership for students who are deafblind. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 93(3), 166-173. https://doi.org/10.1177/0145482×9909300305

Dennis, R., Edelman, S., Giangreco, M. F., Rubin, R., & Thoms, P. (Eds.). (1999). Related services for Vermont’s students with disabilities. Vermont Department of Education. ERIC Document Reproduction number: ED436902. Full text available.

Giangreco, M. F., Whiteford, T., Whiteford, L., & Doyle, M. B. (1998). Planning for Andrew:  A case study of COACH and VISTA use in an inclusive early childhood program. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 45, 375-396. https://doi.org/10.1080/1034912980450402

Giangreco, M. F., Edelman, S. W., Luiselli, T. E., & MacFarland, S. Z. (1998). Reaching consensus about educationally necessary support services: A qualitative evaluation of VISTA. Special Services in the Schools, 13 (1-2), 1-32. https://doi.org/10.1300/J008v13n01_01

Giangreco, M. F., Edelman, S. W., & Nelson, C. (1998). Impact of planning for support services on students who are deaf-blind. Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness. 92(1), 18-29. https://doi.org/10.1177/0145482×9809200105

Giangreco, M. F., Edelman, S., MacFarland, S. Z., & Luiselli, T. E. (1997). Attitudes about educational and related services provision for students with deaf-blindness and multiple disabilities. Exceptional Children, 63(3), 329-342. https://doi.org/10.1177/001440299706300303

Giangreco, M. F., Edelman, S., Luiselli, T. E., & MacFarland, S. Z. (1996). Support service decision-making for students with multiple service needs: Evaluation data. Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, 21(3), 135-144. https://doi.org/10.1177/154079699602100304

Giangreco, M. F., Edelman, S., Luiselli, T. E., & MacFarland, S. Z. (1996). Review of VISTA by representatives of national organizations. University of Vermont, University Affiliated Program of Vermont. (ERIC Document Reproduction No. ED396490). Full text available.

Giangreco, M. F. (1996). “The stairs didn’t go anywhere!” A self-advocate’s reflections on specialized services and their impact on people with disabilities. Physical Disabilities: Education and Related Service, 14(2), 1-12.

Giangreco, M. F. (1996). Vermont interdependent services team approach: A guide to coordinating educational support services. Paul H. Brookes. Out of print. Full text available.

Rainforth, B., & Giangreco, M. F. (1996). Limitations to degree of involvement: A reply to Parette, Hourcade, and Brimer. Physical Disabilities: Education and Related Services, 15(1), 1-6.

Giangreco, M. F. (1995). Related services decision-making: A foundational component of effective education for students with disabilities. Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 15(2), 47-67. https://doi.org/10.1080/J006v15n02_04

Rainforth, B., Giangreco, M., & Smith, P. & York, J. (1995). Collaborative teamwork in training and technical assistance:  Enhancing community supports for persons with developmental disabilities. In O. Karan & S. Greenspan (Eds.), Community rehabilitation services for people with disabilities (pp. 134-168). Butterworth-Heinemann. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-7506-9532-9.50015-5

Giangreco, M. F. (1994). Effects of a consensus-building process on team decision-making: Preliminary data. Physical Disabilities: Education and Related Services, 13(1), 41-56.

York, J., Giangreco, M. F., Vandercook, T., & Macdonald, C. (1992). Integrating support personnel in inclusive classrooms. In S. Stainback & W. Stainback (Eds.), Curriculum considerations in inclusive classrooms: Facilitating learning for all students (pp. 101-116). Paul H. Brookes.

Giangreco, M. F., Edelman, S., & Dennis, R. (1991). Common professional practices that interfere with the integrated delivery of related services. Remedial and Special Education, 12(2), 16-24. https://doi.org/10.1177/074193259101200205

York, J., Rainforth, B., & Giangreco, M. F. (1990). Transdisciplinary teamwork and integrated therapy:  Clarifying the misconceptions. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 2(2), 73-79. https://doi.org/10.1097/00001577-199002020-00003

Giangreco, M. F. (1990). Making related service decisions for students with severe disabilities: Roles, criteria, and authority. Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, 15(1), 22-31. https://doi.org/10.1177/154079699001500103

Giangreco, M. F. (1990). More concerns about Louisiana criteria. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 44, 470. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.44.5.470

Giangreco, M. F., York, J., & Rainforth, B. (1989). Providing related services to learners with severe handicaps in educational settings: Pursuing the least restrictive option. Pediatric Physical Therapy, 1(2), 55-63. https://doi.org/10.1097/00001577-198901020-00003

Giangreco, M. F. (1989). Making related service decisions for students with severe handicaps in public schools: Roles, criteria, and authority (Doctoral dissertation). Dissertation Abstracts International, 50, 1624A. (University Microfilms No. DA89-19, 516). http://surface.syr.edu/tl_etd/150/ Full text available.

Giangreco, M. F. (1986). Effects of integrated therapy: A pilot study. Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, 11(3), 205-208. https://doi.org/10.1177/154079698601100308

Giangreco, M. F. (1986). Delivery of therapeutic services in special education programs for learners with severe handicaps. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 6(2), 5-15. https://doi.org/10.1080/J006v06n02_02