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A School Leader's Guide to Special Education (Essentials for Principals)
A School Leader's Guide to Special Education - Essentials for Principals Author:Margaret J. McLaughlin, Kristin Ruedel To ensure students with disabilities receive the best educational outcomes, principals must be well-informed about the law concerning special education, encourage the use of research-based instructional practices, and develop a culture of equity in their schools. This Essentials for Principals resource explains the key legal rights afforded to s... more »tudents with disabilities and their parents as required under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), and the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).Authors Margaret J. McLaughlin and Kristin Ruedel outline the processes for identifying and assessing students with disabilities, designing and implementing individualized education programs (IEPs) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs), and creating a school culture that involves parents and promotes positive behaviors. They describe effective instruction practices for teaching students with disabilities, placing an emphasis on inclusion in the general education classroom.Each chapter highlights specifically what principals should know and do to support aspects of special education in their schools. Chapter 1 focuses on students and parents rights. Chapter 2 explains eligibility for special education and related services under the law. In chapter 3, the authors describe the process for forming an IEP team and creating and implementing an IEP. Chapter 4 provides guidance on strategies for teaching students with disabilities and giving assessments and also explains the concepts of modification and accommodation, describing their differences. Chapter 5 focuses on behavior and provides insight on legal requirements for discipline procedures. Finally, chapter 6 gives suggestions for how to build a partnership with parents and effectively involve them in their children s education and the school community.« less