TY  - BOOK
AU  - Earley,James B.
AU  - McArdle,Robert J.
TI  - A practical approach to special education administration: creating positive outcomes for students with different abilities 
SN  - 9781071877067
U1  - 371.9 EAR M 
PY  - 2023///
CY  - Thousand Oaks, California
PB  - Corwin
KW  - Special education
KW  - United States
KW  - Administration
KW  - Children with disabilities
KW  - Education
KW  - School administrators
KW  - School management and organization
N1  - 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
N2  - "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"--
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