Cases on leadership dilemmas in special education /

"This collection of case studies will present contemporary scenarios that address the complex issues and dilemmas leaders encounter when developing, managing and supporting special education programs and the students who rely on these services. This book will serve as a teaching guide for highe...

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Other Authors: DeSimone, Janet R., 1969- (Editor), Roberts, Laura, 1968- (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Hershey, PA : IGI Global, [2023]
Series:Advances in Educational Technologies and Instructional Design (AETID) Book Series,
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Online Access:CONNECT (1 user limit)
Table of Contents:
  • Section 1. Appropriate placement for students with special needs. Chapter 1. Specialization or segregation?: educational placement and programming for students with autism ; Chapter 2. "Appropriate" vs. "available" placement and services: meeting the needs of individuals with emotional disturbance ; Chapter 3. Beyond the least restrictive environment continuum: becoming inclusive at Hillcrest Elementary School
  • Section 2. Challenging the social norms of behavioral needs. Chapter 4. Combating colonized discipline practices: if leaders know better, Will they do better? ; Chapter 5. Problem-solving interdisciplinary collaboration to address complex behavior problems ; Chapter 6. Implementing trauma-informed school practices
  • Section 3. Creating effective transition services. Chapter 7. Transition to college for every student no exceptions! ; Chapter 8. Leveraging federal legislation to work smarter, not harder: improving outcomes for students with disabilities
  • Section 4. Meeting the needs of teachers, staff, and parents. Chapter 9. Who's the boss?: the leadership/followership dynamic in providing special education services ; Chapter 10. What to do when the bully turns out to be a parent? ; Chapter 11. STEM for all: fostering innovation in an elementary classroom ; Chapter 12. Working with parent advocates in special education ; Chapter 13. Challenges in paraeducator supervision ; Chapter 14. Who is in charge here?: putting systems in place to enhance the performance of paraprofessionals.