A practical approach to special education administration : creating positive outcomes for students with different abilities /
Earley, James B.,
A practical approach to special education administration : creating positive outcomes for students with different abilities / James B. Earley, Robert J. McArdle ; foreword by Gerald Mazor. - xx, 199 pages ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Praise Pages
Dedication
Foreword
Preface
About the Authors
Introduction
PART I: FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS
Chapter 1. Legal Foundation for Providing a Free and Appropriate Education to Students With Disabilities
Chapter 2. Defining Your Beliefs
Chapter 3. Your Role as Administrator of Special Education
Chapter 4. Confidentiality
Chapter 5. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
PART II: PROGRAM AND SERVICE DELIVERY CONSIDERATIONS
Chapter 6. Procedural Manual
Chapter 7. Process, Procedures, Practices: Referral, Evaluation, and Determination of Eligibility for Specialized Instruction
Chapter 8. Inclusion
Chapter 9. Programs and Services: Options and Choices
Chapter 10. Professional Development
Chapter 11. Discipline and Students With Special Needs
Chapter 12. Age of Majority and Transition to Adult Services
Chapter 13. Documentation
PART III: WORKING WITH AND MANAGING RELATED STAKEHOLDERS
Chapter 14. Parents
Chapter 15. Central Office Administrators
Chapter 16. Building Administrators
Chapter 17. Role of Various Special Education Personnel
Chapter 18. Supervision and Evaluation of Department Staff
Chapter 19. Budget Development
PART IV: EXTRAORDINARY CONCERNS
Chapter 20 Dealing With Difficult Cases
Chapter 21. Advocates
Chapter 22. Due Process, Appeal Hearings, and Mediation
PART V: ADDITIONAL THOUGHT
Conclusion
Appendices
Acknowledgments
References
"The goal of the authors is to share what they have learned as veteran special education administrators to assist those in the job or looking to move into the job. The comprehensiveness and complexities of the position can be and are at times overwhelming. Throughout their careers the authors made mistakes, and this book with its short chapters and conversational tone provides insight into decision-making and relationship-building. Included are tips like face-to-face interactions and classroom visitations are essential in assisting staff, students, and building principals; and topics such as the importance of parents in the process, the significance of confidentiality, due process, program development, and working with advocates. This book is a critical tool in the special education administrator's box, and provides practical and friendly advice for a difficult job"--
9781071877067
2022015762
Special education--Administration.--United States
Children with disabilities--Education--United States.
School administrators--United States.
School management and organization--United States.
371.9 EAR M
A practical approach to special education administration : creating positive outcomes for students with different abilities / James B. Earley, Robert J. McArdle ; foreword by Gerald Mazor. - xx, 199 pages ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Praise Pages
Dedication
Foreword
Preface
About the Authors
Introduction
PART I: FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS
Chapter 1. Legal Foundation for Providing a Free and Appropriate Education to Students With Disabilities
Chapter 2. Defining Your Beliefs
Chapter 3. Your Role as Administrator of Special Education
Chapter 4. Confidentiality
Chapter 5. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
PART II: PROGRAM AND SERVICE DELIVERY CONSIDERATIONS
Chapter 6. Procedural Manual
Chapter 7. Process, Procedures, Practices: Referral, Evaluation, and Determination of Eligibility for Specialized Instruction
Chapter 8. Inclusion
Chapter 9. Programs and Services: Options and Choices
Chapter 10. Professional Development
Chapter 11. Discipline and Students With Special Needs
Chapter 12. Age of Majority and Transition to Adult Services
Chapter 13. Documentation
PART III: WORKING WITH AND MANAGING RELATED STAKEHOLDERS
Chapter 14. Parents
Chapter 15. Central Office Administrators
Chapter 16. Building Administrators
Chapter 17. Role of Various Special Education Personnel
Chapter 18. Supervision and Evaluation of Department Staff
Chapter 19. Budget Development
PART IV: EXTRAORDINARY CONCERNS
Chapter 20 Dealing With Difficult Cases
Chapter 21. Advocates
Chapter 22. Due Process, Appeal Hearings, and Mediation
PART V: ADDITIONAL THOUGHT
Conclusion
Appendices
Acknowledgments
References
"The goal of the authors is to share what they have learned as veteran special education administrators to assist those in the job or looking to move into the job. The comprehensiveness and complexities of the position can be and are at times overwhelming. Throughout their careers the authors made mistakes, and this book with its short chapters and conversational tone provides insight into decision-making and relationship-building. Included are tips like face-to-face interactions and classroom visitations are essential in assisting staff, students, and building principals; and topics such as the importance of parents in the process, the significance of confidentiality, due process, program development, and working with advocates. This book is a critical tool in the special education administrator's box, and provides practical and friendly advice for a difficult job"--
9781071877067
2022015762
Special education--Administration.--United States
Children with disabilities--Education--United States.
School administrators--United States.
School management and organization--United States.
371.9 EAR M