Leadership in Special Education: Fostering Collaboration, Solving Problems and Being an Agent of Change Key Principles for District Administrators

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Authors Dr. Derek Ihori, Dr. Alexia Melara
Item Number 300702.DISADM
Pages 131

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Daily practice guidance for special education directors, superintendents, assistant superintendents, and other district-level leaders

District-level special education administrators navigate many situations other administrators do not — from leading the department’s vision, to coordinating resources, to justifying decisions made. This professional development guide delves deeply into the day-to-day practical aspects of these unique responsibilities:

  • Ideas for effective personnel management including hiring, training, discipline, and evaluation
  • Guidance on managing the department, from developing a procedural manual to tracking staff caseloads
  • Tips to collaborate with the school district's attorney on legal issues
  • Strategies to communicate complex special education principles to Board of Education members and union leadership
  • Keys to building credibility with all levels of stakeholders
  • And more

Works hand in hand with Key Principles for School Staff and Key Principles for School Administrators to ensure consistent training across all levels.