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Young, Nick

 
9781610488556: Transforming Special Education Practices: A Primer for School Administrators and Policy Makers

Synopsis

Superintendents, central office administrators, principals, school board members and students in the field of education will find this book to be useful in guiding their own professional development and practice. The authors cover a variety of useful topics in special education, ranging from finances, how to systematically monitor the assignment of paraprofessionals, and transportation, to legal considerations and methods of promoting parent engagement. Co-editors Bittel and Young invited seasoned educators and professionals to share their expertise in a wide range of important subjects that collectively promote an understanding of how to transform special education programs and service delivery in public school settings. Chapter topics were intentionally selected to address the common special education program challenges facing school superintendents; and the focus throughout this book was on providing practical suggestions to improve actual practice. As such, current and aspiring educational leaders and policy-makers who are interested in learning more about how to successfully tackle some of the more complex challenges in special education while find this book to be an invaluable resource.

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À propos des auteurs

Nicholas D. Young, PhD, EdD has worked in diverse educational roles for more than 30 years, serving as a teacher, principal, counselor, special education director, graduate professor, graduate program director, graduate dean, and longtime superintendent of schools. He was named the Massachusetts Superintendent of the Year. Dr. Young holds several graduate degrees including a PhD in educational administration and an EdD in educational psychology. Dr. Young has written extensively in the fields of education, counseling, and psychology.

Dr. Peter J. Bittel is cofounder and chief executive officer of Futures Education, a company providing special education and clinical services and management to school districts across the country. He is a speech and language pathologist and has more than thirty-five years of executive leadership experience in the areas of special education, rehabilitation, and developmental disabilities. He is the President of the Board of Trustees at American International College and was the co-author/co-editor of "Transforming Special Education Practices: A Primer for School Administrators and Policy-Makers" (2012).

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