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Before the Special Education Referral : Leading Intervention Teams by Matthew J. Jennings (2008, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCorwin Press
ISBN-101412966914
ISBN-139781412966917
eBay Product ID (ePID)69707106
Product Key Features
Number of Pages168 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameBefore the Special Education Referral : Leading Intervention Teams
Publication Year2008
SubjectDisability, Leadership, Administration / General, Collaborative & Team Teaching, Special Education / General, Cognitive Psychology & Cognition
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaLaw, Education, Psychology
AuthorMatthew J. Jennings
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight9 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2008-026649
ReviewsA practical approach to the real problems administrators face when dealing with intervention and referral. The writing is clear and concise, providing examples and solutions to real-world situations. This book belongs in every school administrator's professional library., A practical approach to the real problems administrators face when dealing with intervention and referral. The writing is clear and concise, providing examples and solutions to real-world situations. This book belongs in every school administratore(tm)s professional library., Clearly and concisely outlines 'good practice procedures' for prereferral teams. The author has put together a very thorough, thoughtful outline from start to finish concerning how to implement these procedures in a true-to-life setting., A practical approach to the real problems administrators face when dealing with intervention and referral. The writing is clear and concise, providing examples and solutions to real-world situations. This book belongs in every school administrator'e(tm)s professional library., "Clearly and concisely outlines 'good practice procedures' for prereferral teams. The author has put together a very thorough, thoughtful outline from start to finish concerning how to implement these procedures in a true-to-life setting." -- Jodie L. Greene, Coordinator of Special Education "A practical approach to the real problems administrators face when dealing with intervention and referral. The writing is clear and concise, providing examples and solutions to real-world situations. This book belongs in every school administrator's professional library." -- Jack Dennis, Principal
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal371.9
Table Of ContentPreface Acknowledgments About the Author 1. An Introduction to Prereferral Intervention Teams Variations on a Theme Educational Leader's Role Conclusion 2. The Analysis and Decision-Making Phase Costs and Benefits Establishing and Analyzing the Task Establishing Authority Conclusion 3. The Planning and Preparation Phase Determining Group Composition Designing and Communicating the Task School and District Supports The Team Charter Conclusion 4. The Start-Up Phase Team Boundaries Task Redefinition Norms and Roles The Start-Up Meeting The Importance of the Start-Up Meeting Initial Prereferral Intervention Team Training Staff Awareness Staff Training Conclusion 5. The Assistance Phase Eliminating Barriers Technology Reflection Activities Assistance With Group Processes Conclusion 6. Evaluating Prereferral Intervention Teams Evaluation Tools Data Analysis and Action Planning Conclusion 7. Connecting Prereferral Intervention Teams and Response to Intervention The Connection Implementation Decisions Universal Screening Decisions Intervention Tier Decisions Intervention Management Team Training and Staff Awareness The Combined Process Identifying the At-Risk Pool Tier Placement Conclusion Final Thoughts Resource A: Putting It All Together: The Implementation Plan Resource B: Implementation Tools References Index
Synopsis"A practical approach to the real problems administrators face when dealing with intervention and referral. The writing is clear and concise, providing examples and solutions to real-world situations. This book belongs in every school administrators professional library." --Jack Dennis, PrincipalColumbia Middle School, Berkeley Heights, NJ Develop an efficient prereferral intervention process that truly benefits students! Prereferral intervention teams can dramatically improve academic achievement for struggling students by providing focused instructional interventions and support before a referral for special education evaluation is needed. This resource presents school leaders with a step-by-step, four-phase model for developing, leading, and evaluating effective prereferral intervention teams. The author provides numerous reproducible tools that can be used for facilitating implementation and staff training. Featuring a running example that illustrates the model in action, this book shows how school leaders can: Establish prereferral intervention teams by assessing school needs, determining the composition of the team, defining team roles, and conducting staff training Use prereferral intervention teams to support the Response to Intervention process Enhance the collaborative strengths of a professional learning community Before the Special Education Referral enables educators to apply the practical steps necessary to greatly improve the quality of prereferral intervention programs., Step by step, this resource helps school leaders develop teacher teams to provide focused instructional interventions before a referral for special education evaluation is needed., "A practical approach to the real problems administrators face when dealing with intervention and referral. The writing is clear and concise, providing examples and solutions to real-world situations. This book belongs in every school administrator's professional library." -Jack Dennis, Principal Columbia Middle School, Berkeley Heights, NJ Develop an efficient prereferral intervention process that truly benefits students! Prereferral intervention teams can dramatically improve academic achievement for struggling students by providing focused instructional interventions and support before a referral for special education evaluation is needed. This resource presents school leaders with a step-by-step, four-phase model for developing, leading, and evaluating effective prereferral intervention teams. The author provides numerous reproducible tools that can be used for facilitating implementation and staff training. Featuring a running example that illustrates the model in action, this book shows how school leaders can: Establish prereferral intervention teams by assessing school needs, determining the composition of the team, defining team roles, and conducting staff training Use prereferral intervention teams to support the Response to Intervention process Enhance the collaborative strengths of a professional learning community Before the Special Education Referral enables educators to apply the practical steps necessary to greatly improve the quality of prereferral intervention programs.
LC Classification NumberLC4031.J46 2008
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