Transforming Special Education Practices

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Transforming Special Education Practices

A Primer for School Administrators and Policy Makers

Educational administration and organization Teaching of students with different educational needs

Authors: Nicholas D. Young, Peter Bittel

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Language: English

Published by: R&L Education

Published on: 2nd November 2012

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 134 pages

ISBN: 9781610488563


Introduction

Superintendents, central office administrators, principals, school board members and students in the field of education will find this book to be useful in guiding their own professional development and practice. The authors cover a variety of useful topics in special education, ranging from finances, how to systematically monitor the assignment of paraprofessionals, and transportation, to legal considerations and methods of promoting parent engagement.

Editors and Contributors

Co-editors Bittel and Young invited seasoned educators and professionals to share their expertise in a wide range of important subjects that collectively promote an understanding of how to transform special education programs and service delivery in public school settings. Chapter topics were intentionally selected to address the common special education program challenges facing school superintendents; and the focus throughout this book was on providing practical suggestions to improve actual practice.

Target Audience

As such, current and aspiring educational leaders and policy-makers who are interested in learning more about how to successfully tackle some of the more complex challenges in special education will find this book to be an invaluable resource.

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