Transforming Special Education Practices - A Primer for School Administrators and Policy Makers (Hardcover)

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. 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. 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 while find this book to be an invaluable resource.

General

Imprint:	Rowman & Littlefield Education
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	November 2012
First published:	November 2012
Authors:	Nicholas D. Young • Peter Bittel
Dimensions:	235 x 164 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	134
ISBN-13:	978-1-61048-854-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Organization & management of education > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching of specific groups > General Promotions
LSN:	1-61048-854-7
Barcode:	9781610488549

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