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The Program Administrator's Guide to Early Childhood Special Education
Leadership, Development, and Supervision
Edited by Janeen McCracken Taylor, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University; James McGowan, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University; & Toni Linder, Ed.D., University of Colorado, Denver



"... will help readers provide strong leadership in all facets of program development for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers ..." —Reference and Research Book News

As more and more people become leaders in early childhood special education—often without training on staff development, budgets, proposal writing, and other crucial issues—they need a single resource that tells them everything they need to know. This is the only book that brings it all together! Equally useful as a text for preservice professionals and a trusted go-to resource for new administrators, this research-based book helps readers provide strong leadership across every key aspect of program development for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

The first book of its kind to address both early childhood and special education, this comprehensive resource guides administrators and supervisors through all the challenges they’ll face as they lead high-quality programs. Readers will discover how to

  • work toward a coordinated, family-centered system of early intervention services

  • ensure accurate screening and evaluation of young children

  • create and manage a budget using the basics of accounting

  • develop a comprehensive professional development program consistent with current best practices

  • improve staff performance through systematic, planned supervision of professionals, paraprofessionals, and volunteers

  • integrate cost-effective instructional and assistive technology that will have a significant positive impact on learning

  • ease children's transitions between settings and types of services

  • address legal issues and liabilities related to ECSE program management

  • support the health and safety of children with and without disabilities

To help them design and manage successful special education programs for young children, readers will also get sample forms for creating IFSPs and IEPs, planning transitions, evaluating staff, and assessing the program as a whole. The ultimate professional development resource for anyone who is or plans to be an early childhood special education administrator, this book uncovers the secrets to effective services, highly qualified staff, and better outcomes for children with special needs.


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ISBN 978-1-55766-805-9
Paperback
432 pages
7 x 10
2009 /
$39.95
Stock# 68059


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Table of Contents

About the Editors
About the Contributors
Preface
Acknowledgments

1. Something Old, Something Newer
Janeen McCracken Taylor, Toni Linder, & Margaret R. Gossner

2. Effective Leadership
Frank J. Masci & James R. McGowan

3. Interagency Collaboration
Carol Ann Baglin

4. Screening and Evaluating in Early Childhood Special Education
Mary Hendricks & Janeen McCracken Taylor
Appendix:
Form: Information About My Child for the Evaluation and Assessment Process

5. Program Planning and Implementation for Infants and Toddlers and their Families
Anne Hickey

6. Program Planning for Preschoolers
Amy Aloi

7. Administrative Issues for Integrating Technology into Early Childhood Settings
John Castellani & Linda A. Tsantis

8. Transitions and Service Coordination
Brenda T. Hussey-Gardner & Haidee Kaye Bernstein
Appendix:
Eligibility of Infants Born Prematurely

9. Professional Development and Mentoring
Cynthia A. Johnson

10. Supervision of Professionals, Paraprofessionals, and Volunteers
Frank J. Masci & James R. McGowan

11. Health Issues in Settings for Young Children with or without Disabilities
William Scott Taylor & Janeen McCracken Taylor
Appendix:
Recommended Immunization Schedule for Persons Aged 0–6—UNITED STATES • 2009

12. Budget and Finance of Early Childhood Programs
Kevin J. McCracken

13. Proposal Writing, Submission, and Grant Management
Naomi Chowdhuri Tyler

14. Legal Issues for Establishing and Managing an Early Childhood Special Education Program
Andrew W. Nussbaum

15. Early Childhood Program Evaluation
Deborah T. Carran
Appendix:
Program Evaluation Scenario

16. Safety Issues
Sheldon Greenberg

Appendix A
Sample Individualized Education Program (IEP): Max Entering Kindergarten

Appendix B:
Sample: Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

Appendix C:
Sample Maryland Individuazlied Family Service Plan (IFSP)

Appendix D: Practitioner Rating Scale

Appendix E: Practitioner Evaluation Form

Appendix F: Routines-Based Intervention Rating Scale for Home-Based Services

Index



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