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Leading Special Education
How to Support, Retain, and Empower Teachers for Success
This book is designed for K–12 school leaders in various settings. Discover strategies to support special education teachers and manage successful special education programs. Focus areas include highlighting the power of connections, professional learning, collaboration, co-teaching, and leveraging technology for special education success.
Benefits
- Transform special education programs through continued professional learning
- Form collaborative partnerships for continued professional learning and support
- Introduce innovative technologies and teaching practices to support student learning
- Implement organizational planning tools to improve communication, teamwork, and efficacy
- Sustain a long-term service commitment through efficient, effective work practices
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Retaining Special Educators Through Systems of Support
Chapter 2: Investing in Professional Learning
Chapter 3: Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
Chapter 4: Preparing and Implementing Collaborative IEPs
Chapter 5: Leveraging Digital Tools, Assistive Technology, and AI
Chapter 6: Optimizing Workload Management and Performance Improvement
PRINTABLE REPRODUCIBLES
Chapter 1: Retaining Special Educators Through Systems of Support
- Figure 1.1: Mentor-Mentee Pairing Questionnaire Example
- Figure 1.2: Anonymous Mentorship Program Feedback Survey Example
- Figure 1.3: Mentorship Program Design Worksheet Example
- Figure 1.4: Actionable Insights Worksheet for Leadership Success
Chapter 2: Investing in Professional Learning
- Figure 2.2: Needs Assessment Starter Reflection Guide
- Figure 2.3: Interactive Workshop Planning Guide
- Figure 2.4: Active Coaching and Support Guide
- Figure 2.5: Reflection and Post-Learning Action Guide
- Figure 2.6: Assessment Schedule
- Figure 2.7: Assessment Checklist
Chapter 3: Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Figure 3.1: Reflection Questions When Considering Co-Teaching for the First Time
- Figure 3.2: Reflection Questions for Equitable Co-Planning
- Figure 3.3: Reflection Questions for Co-Teaching Implementation
- Figure 3.4: Co-Teaching Action Checklist
- Figure 3.5: Co-Teaching Planning Tool
Chapter 4: Preparing and Implementing Collaborative IEPs
- Figure 4.2: Pre-IEP Group Feedback Form
- Figure 4.3: Family Input Form
- Figure 4.4: IEP Goal Progress Monitoring Form
Chapter 5: Leveraging Digital Tools, Assistive Technology, and AI
- Figure 5.1: Empowering Progress Through Reflection
- Figure 5.2: Technology Integration Guide for School Leaders
- Figure 5.3: Collaborative Planning Guide
- Figure 5.4: Introductory Resource List
Chapter 6: Optimizing Workload Management and Performance Improvement
- Figure 6.1: Quick Guide for Collaborative Planning Sessions
- Figure 6.2: Workload Analysis Tool
- Figure 6.3: Collaborative Success Plan (CSP) Template
- Figure 6.4: CSP Simple Progress Monitoring Tracker
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
Books
- Conzemius, A. E., & O’Neill, J. (2014).The handbook for SMART school teams: Revitalizing best practices for collaboration (2nd ed.). Solution Tree Press.
- Muhammad, A. (2009). Transforming school culture: How to overcome staff division. Solution Tree Press.
- Muhammad, A. (2018). Transforming school culture: How to overcome staff division (2nd ed.). Solution Tree Press.
- Muhammad, A. (2024). The way forward: PLC at Work and the bright future of education. Solution Tree Press.
Websites
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
- Microsoft OneNote
- Google Workspace
- Padlet
- Trello
- Evernote
- Microsoft Office Suites
- iTrack
- Microsoft Teams
- Google Forms
- Microsoft Forms
- Airtable
- Google Sheets
Chapter 5
