Surveys and explains all special programs and services in schools
For understanding, managing, connecting to instruction
Covers special education, NCLB, Title 1, ESL, charter schools, adult education, health services, applied education, service coordination, funding, prevention programs, guidance, community partnerships, and more
Syllabus-ready, up-to-date references, questions for discussion
From drug prevention to nutrition, school leaders must administer an unprecedented number of special programs, in addition to the regular and the extra curricula. This book is designed for administrators in courses and in the field to understand, manage and optimize special programs, especially as they relate to student learning.
The book is a succinct, completely up-to-date and comprehensive guide to federal and state mandated special programs. It shows in detail how these programs are linked to instruction. Virtually all school services available to students and their families are covered, and every chapter discusses key legal, funding, and staffing issues.
Information is presented for administering NCLB mandates, special education requirements, health and safety programs, enrichment, guidance and psychology, and adult education—just a small sample of the programs discussed in this new book.
The book contains hundreds of timely references and discussion questions. It is well organized to train building staff and central office personnel. Here are the tools to help school leaders understand programs and the issues surrounding them. This book gives administrators the information needed to fund, staff, and modify programs that will benefit students, parents, and the community.
TABLE OF CONTENTS (Abridged)
1. Title Programs of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
Historical Background
21st Century Schools
General Provisions of NCLB
Promoting Informed Parental Choice
Impact Aid
Financing Title 1 Programs
Questions for Consideration, Refer.
2. Assessment, Accountability, Quality
Assessment of Learning
Children with Disabilities
LEP Students
Instructional Leadership
3. Special Education Services
History, Current Status, Eligibility
Determining Eligibility
The Referral Process
Discipline and Students w. Disabilities
Section 504
Safeguards and Due Process
Personnel and Administrative Issues
Funding, Future Trends
4. Programs for Students with Gifts and Talents
Definitions, Identification
Program Development, Implementing
Administrative Issues, Funding
5. Programs for English-Language
Learners
ESL, Bilingual Programs
Recommended Instructional
Roles of Teachers, Students, Par- ents, Community Members
Assessment
6. Alternative Educational Opportunities
Restructuring, Reform, Choice
Charter Schools
Public School Academies
Adult Education
Administration
7. Applied Educational Programs
Research, Statistical Outlook
Rationale for a New Approach
Models of Reform
Legislation and Funding Sources
8. Health and Human Services in Schools
Evolution of Health Care in Schools
Coordinated Health/Human Service
Child Abuse, Neglect Signs
Food Services
Physical Education Programs
Coordination of Services
9. Prevention Programs
Substance
Bonnie Beyer, University of Michigan
Eileen S. Johnson, Oakland University