By Dr. Derek Ihori and Dr. Alexia Melara
Daily practice guidance for principals, assistant principals and special education administrators.
Whether or not they have a strong background in special education, school-site administrators must address legal issues that arise, participate in IEP meetings and understand the nuances involved when responding to parent concerns.
This focused guide helps administrators develop leadership and management skills to support the special education team and lead the entire school in implementing effective special education programs:
- Review of 7 key areas of special education law and the analyses that IEP teams must conduct when making decisions
- 7 everyday scenarios with step-by-step guidance on handling parent concerns, including easy-to-implement techniques to resolve disagreements
- Strategies and 6 checklists for evaluating special education staff, plus tips on addressing unsatisfactory performance
- Problem-Solving Matrix that provides a framework for consideration of relevant data, legal requirements and available resources
- 6 steps to systemic change, from establishing relationships with staff to implementing the action plan
- And more!
Works hand in hand with Key Principles for School Staff and Key Principles for District Administrators to ensure consistent training across all levels -- giving everyone a shared foundation of knowledge plus targeted expertise to carry out their unique role in building a culture of inclusion.
