03998cam a2200385 i 4500 19492 19492 22553292 OSt 20240719143714.0 220519s2023 cau b 001 0 eng 2022015762 9781071877067 (paperback) DLC eng rda DLC DLC pcc n-us--- 371.9 EAR M Earley, James B., author. 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. Thousand Oaks, California : Corwin, 2023. xx, 199 pages ; 26 cm text txt rdacontent unmediated n rdamedia volume nc rdacarrier 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"-- Provided by publisher. Special education United States Administration. Children with disabilities Education United States. School administrators United States. School management and organization United States. McArdle, Robert J., author. Online version: Earley, James B. Practical approach to special education administration Thousand Oaks, California : Corwin, 2023 9781071877098 (DLC) 2022015763 7 cbc orignew 1 ecip 20 y-gencatlg ddc RFT 0 0 ddc 0 0 R-11/2 AIISH AIISH 2024-07-19 0 371.9 EAR M 23533 2024-07-19 00:00:00 2024-07-19 RFT 0 0 ddc 0 0 18/1 AIISH AIISH 2024-07-19 0 371.9 EAR M;1 23534 2024-07-19 00:00:00 2024-07-19 STS