Special Education Program Administrator's Handbook

Häftad, Engelska, 2018

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A practical handbook designed to help special education administrators, principals and assistant principals address many of the issues they will confront relating to students with disabilities. This unique book is developed specifically to help new administrators survive the pressure of working with students with disabilities. Many texts are filled with theories, but very little practical advice has been available specifically about day-to-day operations. This book is organized to give new special education administrators that practical advice. Current administrators with extensive knowledge of special education share their experience through contributed chapters. The practical, real world advice will prove useful not only for special education administrators, but also for principals and assistant principals.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2018-10-22
Mått:100 x 100 x 100 mm
Vikt:100 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:272
Förlag:Pearson Education (US)
ISBN:9780205376735

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Preface. Contributors. 1. Understanding the Law. OVERVIEW SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW Education for All Handicapped Children Act (PL 94-142)The Rehabilitation Act of 1973The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990Family Education Rights and Privacy Act PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE TipsPitfalls to Avoid RESOURCES IDEA 2004 Law and Regulations REFERENCES 2. 504 Accommodation Plans. OVERVIEW 21 SECTION 504 REGULATIONS AND DEFINITIONS RegulationsDefinitions EDUCATIONAL ASPECTS Determining Need for Section 504Free Appropriate Public EducationLeast Restrictive EnvironmentAppropriate Evaluation and PlacementEvaluation and ReevaluationPlacementProcedural Safeguards504 Accommodation Plans and ResponsibilitiesSection 504 versus IDEA PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE 29 TipsPitfalls to Avoid RESOURCES REFERENCES APPENDIX: SAMPLE NOTICES AND AGREEMENTS 3. Preparing for Due Process Hearings and Mediation. OVERVIEW REGULATIONS PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE Tips for Avoiding Due Process HearingsTips for Handling Inevitable PitfallsTips for Protecting the IEP Team ProcessWhen All Else FailsHow to Guarantee a Due Process Hearing RESOURCES Websites and Technical Assistance REFERENCES 4. Dealing with Discipline. OVERVIEW REGULATIONS 51 Change of Placement for Disciplinary ReasonsAuthority of School PersonnelAuthority of Hearing OfficerDetermination of SettingManifest Determination ReviewBehavior Determined Not a Manifestation of DisabilityParent AppealPlacement during AppealsProtections for Children Not Yet Eligible for ServicesExpedited Due Process HearingsReferral to and Action by Other Authorities PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE 56 TipsPitfalls to Avoid RESOURCES 5. Dealing Effectively with Child Find. OVERVIEW CHILD FIND REQUIREMENTS 59 RegulationsChanges in Child Find Activities through the IDEA 2004 PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE Reasons for Maintaining Awareness Strategies over TimeTipsPitfalls to Avoid RESOURCES WebsitesTechnical Assistance 6. The Referral and Evaluation Process. OVERVIEW THE REFERRAL PROCESS RegulationsPutting Principles into Practice THE EVALUATION PROCESS General Requirements: RegulationsPutting Principles into Practice RESOURCES WebsitesTechnical Assistance 7. Monitoring Students in Special Education and Related Services. OVERVIEW REGULATIONS Changes in Monitoring Activities through the IDEA 2004 PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE TipsPitfalls to Avoid RESOURCES WebsitesTechnical Assistance 8. Understanding Placement Issues OVERVIEW REGULATIONS: INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAMS 98 IEP ContentIEP Team AttendanceProvisions Related to Students’ Transferring into the LEAAmending the IEPMultiyear IEP Demonstration EXISTING REGULATIONS PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE TipsPitfalls to Avoid RESOURCES WebsitesTechnical Assistance 9. Dealing Effectively with Transition Services in the Individualized Education Program (IEP). OVERVIEW REGULATIONS PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE 117 Planning StagesTipsPitfalls to AvoidFrequently Asked Questions about Transition Services RESOURCES Example of a Transition PlanOrganizations REFERENCES 10. Working Effectively with Parent Groups. OVERVIEW PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE Organizing New GroupsWorking with Existing Groups RESOURCES 11. Effectively Supporting Within-District and School Transitions. OVERVIEW WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT WITHIN-DISTRICT AND SCHOOL TRANSITIONS How Transferring Affects Students PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE Critical ElementsTransition TipsA Dozen Facts to Know about Transitions REFERENCES 12. Managing Federal Funds. OVERVIEW REGULATIONS TIPS AND PITFALLS TO AVOID RESOURCES 13. Managing Special Education Budgets. OVERVIEW BUDGETING CYCLE BUDGET PREPARATION ACTIVITIES ACCOUNTING CODES: FUNCTIONS AND OBJECTS Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) CALCULATING AND BUDGETING FOR THE TOTAL COST OF OPERATION TIPS AND PITFALLS TO AVOID RESOURCES REFERENCES 14. Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE). OVERVIEW REGULATIONS PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE 183 Appropriateness of EvaluationScope of EvaluationUtility of Evaluation for IEP DevelopmentFinal TipsPitfalls to Avoid REFERENCES 15. Contracting with Outside Service Providers. OVERVIEW REGULATIONS ROLES OF SERVICE PROVIDERS Audiology ServicesCounseling ServicesEarly Identification and AssessmentMedical ServicesOccupational Therapy ServicesOrientation and Mobility Therapy ServicesParent Counseling and TrainingPhysical TherapyPsychological ServicesRecreation ServicesRehabilitation Counseling ServicesSchool Health ServicesSocial Work Services in SchoolsSpeech-Language Pathology ServicesTransportation Services PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE 193 TipsAvoiding Inadequate Contracted ServicesPitfalls to Avoid RESOURCES WebsitesOther AgenciesGovernment AgenciesGovernment-Supported Organizations 16. Navigating the Mental Health System. OVERVIEW REGULATIONS STUDENTS’ MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES GUIDELINES AND TIPS ON NAVIGATING INTERAGENCY COORDINATION PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE TipsGuidelines for Avoiding Inadequate Mental Health Services RESOURCES WebsitesOther Agencies REFERENCES 17. Running Efficient and Effective Staff Meetings. OVERVIEW SUGGESTIONS FOR EFFECTIVE MEETINGS PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE TipsPitfalls to Avoid REFERENCES 18. Building Relationships with Special Education Staff. OVERVIEW REGULATIONS PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE Building Interpersonal SkillsManaging Special Education REFERENCES 19. Evaluating Special Education Staff. OVERVIEW REGULATIONS PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE Observing and Evaluating TeachersDeveloping or Adapting an Evaluation Framework REFERENCES SUGGESTED READINGS 20. Working with Other Administrators. OVERVIEW REGULATIONS PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE The SuperintendentThe School BoardThe Building Principal and Assistant PrincipalGeneral Tips for the Administration Team REFERENCES INDEX.