Special Education Program Administrator's Handbook

by Bateman, David F.; Bright, Kimberly L.; O'Shea, Dorothy J.; O'Shea, Lawrence J.; Algozzine, Robert F.

• ISBN13: 9780205376735
• ISBN10: 0205376738
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-02-17
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

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	xiii
Contributors	xvii
Understanding the Law	1	(20)
Overview	1	(1)
Special Education Law	1	(15)
Education for All Handicapped Children Act (PL 94-142)	1	(13)
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973	14	(1)
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990	14	(1)
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act	15	(1)
Putting Principles Into Practice	16	(2)
Tips	17	(1)
Pitfalls to Avoid	17	(1)
Resources	18	(1)
Idea 2004 Law and Regulations	18	(1)
References	19	(2)
504 Accommodation Plans	21	(18)
Overview	21	(1)
Section 504 Regulations and Definitions	21	(1)
Regulations	21	(1)
Definitions	22	(1)
Educational Aspects	22	(7)
Determining Need for Section 504	23	(1)
Free Appropriate Public Education	24	(1)
Least Restrictive Environment	24	(1)
Appropriate Evaluation and Placement	25	(1)
Evaluation and Reevaluation	26	(1)
Placement	26	(1)
Procedural Safeguards	27	(1)
504 Accommodation Plans and Responsibilities	27	(1)
Section 504 versus Idea	28	(1)
Putting Principles Into Practice	29	(1)
Tips	29	(1)
Pitfalls to Avoid	29	(1)
Resources	30	(1)
References	30	(1)
Appendix: Sample Notices And Agreements	31	(8)
Preparing for Due Process Hearings and Mediation	39	(12)
Overview	39	(1)
Regulations	40	(2)
Putting Principles Into Practice	42	(6)
Tips for Avoiding Due Process Hearings	42	(2)
Tips for Handling Inevitable Pitfalls	44	(1)
Tips for Protecting the IEP Team Process	45	(1)
When All Else Fails	46	(1)
How to Guarantee a Due Process Hearing	47	(1)
Resources	48	(1)
Websites and Technical Assistance	48	(1)
References	49	(2)
Dealing with Discipline	51	(8)
Overview	51	(1)
Regulations	51	(5)
Change of Placement for Disciplinary Reasons	51	(1)
Authority of School Personnel	52	(1)
Authority of Hearing Officer	53	(1)
Determination of Setting	53	(1)
Manifest Determination Review	53	(1)
Behavior Determined Not a Manifestation of Disability	54	(1)
Parent Appeal	54	(1)
Placement during Appeals	54	(1)
Protections for Children Not Yet Eligible for Services	55	(1)
Expedited Due Process Hearings	56	(1)
Referral to and Action by Other Authorities	56	(1)
Putting Principles Into Practice	56	(2)
Tips	57	(1)
Pitfalls to Avoid	57	(1)
Resources	58	(1)
Dealing Effectively with Child Find	59	(8)
Overview	59	(1)
Child Find Requirements	59	(3)
Regulations	59	(2)
Changes in Child Find Activities through the Idea 2004	61	(1)
Putting Principles Into Practice	62	(2)
Reasons for Maintaining Awareness Strategies over Time	62	(1)
Tips	63	(1)
Pitfalls to Avoid	64	(1)
Resources	64	(3)
Websites	64	(1)
Technical Assistance	65	(2)
The Referral and Evaluation Process	67	(20)
Overview	67	(1)
The Referral Process	68	(7)
Regulations	68	(2)
Putting Principles into Practice	70	(5)
The Evaluation Process	75	(10)
General Requirements: Regulations	75	(8)
Putting Principles into Practice	83	(2)
Resources	85	(2)
Websites	85	(1)
Technical Assistance	85	(2)
Monitoring Students in Special Education and Related Services	87	(10)
Overview	87	(1)
Regulations	88	(4)
Changes in Monitoring Activities through the Idea 2004	91	(1)
Putting Principles Into Practice	92	(3)
Tips	92	(3)
Pitfalls to Avoid	95	(1)
Resources	95	(2)
Websites	95	(1)
Technical Assistance	96	(1)
Understanding Placement Issues	97	(18)
Overview	97	(1)
Regulations: Individualized Education Programs	98	(5)
IEP Content	99	(2)
IEP Team Attendance	101	(1)
Provisions Related to Students Transferring into the LEA	101	(1)
Amending the IEP	102	(1)
Multiyear IEP Demonstration	103	(1)
Existing Regulations	103	(8)
Putting Principles Into Practice	111	(2)
Tips	111	(1)
Pitfalls to Avoid	112	(1)
Resources	113	(2)
Websites	113	(1)
Technical Assistance	114	(1)
Dealing Effectively with Transition Services in the Individualized Education Program (IEP)	115	(14)
Overview	115	(1)
Regulations	116	(1)
Putting Principles Into Practice	117	(6)
Planning Stages	118	(1)
Tips	119	(1)
Pitfalls to Avoid	120	(1)
Frequently Asked Questions about Transition Services	121	(2)
Resources	123	(4)
Example of a Transition Plan	123	(2)
Organizations	125	(2)
References	127	(2)
Working Effectively with Parent Groups	129	(8)
Overview	129	(1)
Putting Principles Into Practice	129	(2)
Organizing New Groups	129	(1)
Working with Existing Groups	130	(1)
Resources	131	(6)
Effectively Supporting Within District and School Transitions	137	(14)
Overview	137	(1)
What We Know About Within District and School Transitions	137	(5)
How Transferring Affects Students	139	(3)
Putting Principles Into Practice	142	(5)
Critical Elements	143	(1)
Transition Tips	144	(1)
A Dozen Facts to Know about Transitions	145	(2)
References	147	(4)
Managing Federal Funds	151	(14)
Overview	151	(1)
Regulations	151	(9)
Tips and Pitfalls to Avoid	160	(3)
Resources	163	(2)
Managing Special Education Budgets	165	(16)
Overview	165	(1)
Budgeting Cycle	165	(1)
Budget Preparation Activities	166	(1)
Accounting Codes: Functions and Objects	167	(5)
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)	167	(5)
Calculating and Budgeting for the Total Cost of Operation	172	(4)
Tips and Pitfalls to Avoid	176	(3)
Resources	179	(1)
References	180	(1)
Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)	181	(6)
Overview	181	(1)
Regulations	181	(2)
Putting Principles Into Practice	183	(3)
Appropriateness of Evaluation	183	(1)
Scope of Evaluation	184	(1)
Utility of Evaluation for IEP Development	184	(1)
Final Tips	185	(1)
Pitfalls to Avoid	186	(1)
References	186	(1)
Contracting with Outside Service Providers	187	(14)
Overview	187	(1)
Regulations	187	(1)
Roles of Service Providers	188	(5)
Audiology Services	188	(1)
Counseling Services	188	(1)
Early Identification and Assessment	189	(1)
Medical Services	189	(1)
Occupational Therapy Services	189	(1)
Orientation and Mobility Therapy Services	190	(1)
Parent Counseling and Training	190	(1)
Physical Therapy	190	(1)
Psychological Services	191	(1)
Recreation Services	191	(1)
Rehabilitation Counseling Services	191	(1)
School Health Services	192	(1)
Social Work Services in Schools	192	(1)
Speech-Language Pathology Services	192	(1)
Transportation Services	193	(1)
Putting Principles Into Practice	193	(2)
Tips	193	(1)
Avoiding Inadequate Contracted Services	194	(1)
Pitfalls to Avoid	195	(1)
Resources	195	(6)
Websites	195	(1)
Other Agencies	196	(1)
Government Agencies	197	(2)
Government-Supported Organizations	199	(2)
Navigating the Mental Health System	201	(16)
Overview	201	(2)
Regulations	203	(1)
Students' Mental Health Issues	204	(5)
Guidelines and Tips on Navigating Interagency Coordination	209	(2)
Putting Principles Into Practice	211	(3)
Tips	212	(1)
Guidelines for Avoiding Inadequate Mental Health Services	213	(1)
Resources	214	(1)
Websites	214	(1)
Other Agencies	214	(1)
References	215	(2)
Running Efficient and Effective Staff Meetings	217	(6)
Overview	217	(1)
Suggestions for Effective Meetings	217	(1)
Putting Principles Into Practice	218	(2)
Tips	219	(1)
Pitfalls to Avoid	220	(1)
References	220	(3)
Building Relationships with Special Education Staff	223	(10)
Overview	223	(1)
Regulations	223	(1)
Putting Principles Into Practice	224	(7)
Building Interpersonal Skills	224	(3)
Managing Special Education	227	(4)
References	231	(2)
Evaluating Special Education Staff	233	(10)
Overview	233	(1)
Regulations	233	(1)
Putting Principles Into Practice	233	(7)
Observing and Evaluating Teachers	234	(3)
Developing or Adapting an Evaluation Framework	237	(3)
References	240	(1)
Suggested Readings	241	(2)
Working with Other Administrators	243	(8)
Overview	243	(1)
Regulations	243	(1)
Putting Principles Into Practice	243	(7)
The Superintendent	243	(1)
The School Board	244	(1)
The Building Principal and Assistant Principal	245	(2)
General Tips for the Administration Team	247	(3)
References	250	(1)
Index	251