Special Education Program Administrator's Handbook
Published on 22. October 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-0-205-37673-5 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 100 mm
Width: 100 mm
Thickness: 100 mm
Weight
100 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-37673-5 (9780205376735)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Preface.
Contributors.
1. Understanding the Law.
OVERVIEW
SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW
Education for All Handicapped Children Act (PL 94-142)
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act
PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE
Tips
Pitfalls to Avoid
RESOURCES
IDEA 2004 Law and Regulations
REFERENCES
2. 504 Accommodation Plans.
OVERVIEW 21
SECTION 504 REGULATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
Regulations
Definitions
EDUCATIONAL ASPECTS
Determining Need for Section 504
Free Appropriate Public Education
Least Restrictive Environment
Appropriate Evaluation and Placement
Evaluation and Reevaluation
Placement
Procedural Safeguards
504 Accommodation Plans and Responsibilities
Section 504 versus IDEA
PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE 29
Tips
Pitfalls 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 Hearings
Tips for Handling Inevitable Pitfalls
Tips for Protecting the IEP Team Process
When All Else Fails
How to Guarantee a Due Process Hearing
RESOURCES
Websites and Technical Assistance
REFERENCES
4. Dealing with Discipline.
OVERVIEW
REGULATIONS 51
Change of Placement for Disciplinary Reasons
Authority of School Personnel
Authority of Hearing Officer
Determination of Setting
Manifest Determination Review
Behavior Determined Not a Manifestation of Disability
Parent Appeal
Placement during Appeals
Protections for Children Not Yet Eligible for Services
Expedited Due Process Hearings
Referral to and Action by Other Authorities
PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE 56
Tips
Pitfalls to Avoid
RESOURCES
5. Dealing Effectively with Child Find.
OVERVIEW
CHILD FIND REQUIREMENTS 59
Regulations
Changes in Child Find Activities through the IDEA 2004
PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE
Reasons for Maintaining Awareness Strategies over Time
Tips
Pitfalls to Avoid
RESOURCES
Websites
Technical Assistance
6. The Referral and Evaluation Process.
OVERVIEW
THE REFERRAL PROCESS
Regulations
Putting Principles into Practice
THE EVALUATION PROCESS
General Requirements: Regulations
Putting Principles into Practice
RESOURCES
Websites
Technical Assistance
7. Monitoring Students in Special Education and Related Services.
OVERVIEW
REGULATIONS
Changes in Monitoring Activities through the IDEA 2004
PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE
Tips
Pitfalls to Avoid
RESOURCES
Websites
Technical Assistance
8. Understanding Placement Issues
OVERVIEW
REGULATIONS: INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAMS 98
IEP Content
IEP Team Attendance
Provisions Related to Students' Transferring into the LEA
Amending the IEP
Multiyear IEP Demonstration
EXISTING REGULATIONS
PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE
Tips
Pitfalls to Avoid
RESOURCES
Websites
Technical Assistance
9. Dealing Effectively with Transition Services in the Individualized Education Program (IEP).
OVERVIEW
REGULATIONS
PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE 117
Planning Stages
Tips
Pitfalls to Avoid
Frequently Asked Questions about Transition Services
RESOURCES
Example of a Transition Plan
Organizations
REFERENCES
10. Working Effectively with Parent Groups.
OVERVIEW
PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE
Organizing New Groups
Working 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 Elements
Transition Tips
A 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 Evaluation
Scope of Evaluation
Utility of Evaluation for IEP Development
Final Tips
Pitfalls to Avoid
REFERENCES
15. Contracting with Outside Service Providers.
OVERVIEW
REGULATIONS
ROLES OF SERVICE PROVIDERS
Audiology Services
Counseling Services
Early Identification and Assessment
Medical Services
Occupational Therapy Services
Orientation and Mobility Therapy Services
Parent Counseling and Training
Physical Therapy
Psychological Services
Recreation Services
Rehabilitation Counseling Services
School Health Services
Social Work Services in Schools
Speech-Language Pathology Services
Transportation Services
PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE 193
Tips
Avoiding Inadequate Contracted Services
Pitfalls to Avoid
RESOURCES
Websites
Other Agencies
Government Agencies
Government-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
Tips
Guidelines for Avoiding Inadequate Mental Health Services
RESOURCES
Websites
Other Agencies
REFERENCES
17. Running Efficient and Effective Staff Meetings.
OVERVIEW
SUGGESTIONS FOR EFFECTIVE MEETINGS
PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE
Tips
Pitfalls to Avoid
REFERENCES
18. Building Relationships with Special Education Staff.
OVERVIEW
REGULATIONS
PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE
Building Interpersonal Skills
Managing Special Education
REFERENCES
19. Evaluating Special Education Staff.
OVERVIEW
REGULATIONS
PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE
Observing and Evaluating Teachers
Developing or Adapting an Evaluation Framework
REFERENCES
SUGGESTED READINGS
20. Working with Other Administrators.
OVERVIEW
REGULATIONS
PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE
The Superintendent
The School Board
The Building Principal and Assistant Principal
General Tips for the Administration Team
REFERENCES
INDEX.
Contributors.
1. Understanding the Law.
OVERVIEW
SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW
Education for All Handicapped Children Act (PL 94-142)
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act
PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE
Tips
Pitfalls to Avoid
RESOURCES
IDEA 2004 Law and Regulations
REFERENCES
2. 504 Accommodation Plans.
OVERVIEW 21
SECTION 504 REGULATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
Regulations
Definitions
EDUCATIONAL ASPECTS
Determining Need for Section 504
Free Appropriate Public Education
Least Restrictive Environment
Appropriate Evaluation and Placement
Evaluation and Reevaluation
Placement
Procedural Safeguards
504 Accommodation Plans and Responsibilities
Section 504 versus IDEA
PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE 29
Tips
Pitfalls 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 Hearings
Tips for Handling Inevitable Pitfalls
Tips for Protecting the IEP Team Process
When All Else Fails
How to Guarantee a Due Process Hearing
RESOURCES
Websites and Technical Assistance
REFERENCES
4. Dealing with Discipline.
OVERVIEW
REGULATIONS 51
Change of Placement for Disciplinary Reasons
Authority of School Personnel
Authority of Hearing Officer
Determination of Setting
Manifest Determination Review
Behavior Determined Not a Manifestation of Disability
Parent Appeal
Placement during Appeals
Protections for Children Not Yet Eligible for Services
Expedited Due Process Hearings
Referral to and Action by Other Authorities
PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE 56
Tips
Pitfalls to Avoid
RESOURCES
5. Dealing Effectively with Child Find.
OVERVIEW
CHILD FIND REQUIREMENTS 59
Regulations
Changes in Child Find Activities through the IDEA 2004
PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE
Reasons for Maintaining Awareness Strategies over Time
Tips
Pitfalls to Avoid
RESOURCES
Websites
Technical Assistance
6. The Referral and Evaluation Process.
OVERVIEW
THE REFERRAL PROCESS
Regulations
Putting Principles into Practice
THE EVALUATION PROCESS
General Requirements: Regulations
Putting Principles into Practice
RESOURCES
Websites
Technical Assistance
7. Monitoring Students in Special Education and Related Services.
OVERVIEW
REGULATIONS
Changes in Monitoring Activities through the IDEA 2004
PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE
Tips
Pitfalls to Avoid
RESOURCES
Websites
Technical Assistance
8. Understanding Placement Issues
OVERVIEW
REGULATIONS: INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAMS 98
IEP Content
IEP Team Attendance
Provisions Related to Students' Transferring into the LEA
Amending the IEP
Multiyear IEP Demonstration
EXISTING REGULATIONS
PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE
Tips
Pitfalls to Avoid
RESOURCES
Websites
Technical Assistance
9. Dealing Effectively with Transition Services in the Individualized Education Program (IEP).
OVERVIEW
REGULATIONS
PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE 117
Planning Stages
Tips
Pitfalls to Avoid
Frequently Asked Questions about Transition Services
RESOURCES
Example of a Transition Plan
Organizations
REFERENCES
10. Working Effectively with Parent Groups.
OVERVIEW
PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE
Organizing New Groups
Working 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 Elements
Transition Tips
A 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 Evaluation
Scope of Evaluation
Utility of Evaluation for IEP Development
Final Tips
Pitfalls to Avoid
REFERENCES
15. Contracting with Outside Service Providers.
OVERVIEW
REGULATIONS
ROLES OF SERVICE PROVIDERS
Audiology Services
Counseling Services
Early Identification and Assessment
Medical Services
Occupational Therapy Services
Orientation and Mobility Therapy Services
Parent Counseling and Training
Physical Therapy
Psychological Services
Recreation Services
Rehabilitation Counseling Services
School Health Services
Social Work Services in Schools
Speech-Language Pathology Services
Transportation Services
PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE 193
Tips
Avoiding Inadequate Contracted Services
Pitfalls to Avoid
RESOURCES
Websites
Other Agencies
Government Agencies
Government-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
Tips
Guidelines for Avoiding Inadequate Mental Health Services
RESOURCES
Websites
Other Agencies
REFERENCES
17. Running Efficient and Effective Staff Meetings.
OVERVIEW
SUGGESTIONS FOR EFFECTIVE MEETINGS
PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE
Tips
Pitfalls to Avoid
REFERENCES
18. Building Relationships with Special Education Staff.
OVERVIEW
REGULATIONS
PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE
Building Interpersonal Skills
Managing Special Education
REFERENCES
19. Evaluating Special Education Staff.
OVERVIEW
REGULATIONS
PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE
Observing and Evaluating Teachers
Developing or Adapting an Evaluation Framework
REFERENCES
SUGGESTED READINGS
20. Working with Other Administrators.
OVERVIEW
REGULATIONS
PUTTING PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE
The Superintendent
The School Board
The Building Principal and Assistant Principal
General Tips for the Administration Team
REFERENCES
INDEX.