Before the Special Education Referral Leading Intervention Teams [Paperback]

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.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. 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 administrators professional library. Preface
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 lãq