Full Description
In this highly readable new book, pre- and in-service special and general education leaders get a comprehensive overview of the issues and challenges they face, along with viable options for choosing and implementing effective practices, resolving problems, and developing policies that work. Leadership Practices for Special and General Educators by Gloria Campbell-Whatley and James Lyons is clear, practical, authentic, and not overly theoretical. Recognizing the challenges involved in deciphering the federal statutes and regulations that govern special education, the authors present the material in a manner that lets the reader "cut to the chase" and readily get the gist of pertinent issues that relate to special education. Legal, practical, and logistical issues are covered, along with issues relating to sensitivity, fairness, and empathy and parental perceptions.
Contents
Chapter 1Chapter 2: Laws and Policy Affecting Schools: Going Beyond ComplianceChapter 3: School Reform and the Standards-Embedded Curriculum Chapter 4: Assessment Procedures and the IEPChapter 5: Discipline: Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention PlansChapter 6: Building Ethos and Interpersonal Relationships with Families and StudentsChapter 7: Transitioning from Early Intervention to AdulthoodChapter 8: Response to Intervention and Inclusion: Facilitating Instructional Arrangements Chapter 9: Leadership in a Multicultural SettingChapter 10: Universal Design for Learning: Accessing the General Curriculum with Effective TeachingChapter 11: Program EvaluationChapter 12: Human Resources Chapter 13: School Finance and Special EducationChapter 14: Transportation and Facility Issues
