The special education program administrator's handbook

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    • Bateman, David (David F.)

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The special education program administrator's handbook

David F. Bateman ... [et al.]

Pearson Allyn and Bacon, c2007

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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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.

Table of Contents

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.

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