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A Case Study Approach, Second Edition

Mary Konya Weishaar, John C. Borsa, and Phillip M. Weishaar

Regular and special education administrators regularly encounter problems when attempting to work together to create and maintain successful special education programs. This updated and improved second edition seeks to overcome this obstacle by training readers in shared problem solving. Each chapter focuses on a specific issue—including school reform, fiscal and human-resource matters, school governance, identification and placement, conflict resolution, program evaluation, transportation, and discipline—followed by real-life case studies and questions designed to encourage inclusive thinking and discussion within a cohort. These real-life case studies are an ideal way to hone problem-solving skills in the safety of the classroom and prepare for real-world situations.

The second edition integrates new legislation, such as IDEA 2004 and No Child Left Behind, and discusses contemporary developments including Response to Intervention (RtI). Enhanced graphics and semantic maps effectively highlight key terms and concepts. The authors have added a new section featuring concept maps and key vocabulary terms for each case study. Instructors will appreciate this invaluable tool to facilitate discussion and promote critical thinking about the elements presented in each chapter.

$37.95 list, 258 pages

10-digit ISBN: 1-57766-498-1

13-digit ISBN: 978-1-57766-498-7

© 2007

Table of Contents

1. The Case-Study Approach

Objectives of the Case-Study Approach / The Case-Study Analysis Process

2. Inclusive School Governance and Special Education

The Dual System of Governance and Practice / What Factors Affect How Special Education Is Constituted? / Current Structure of Special Education / Inclusive School Governance

3. School Reform in Special Education

The Allure of School Reform / Restructuring Schools / Education Reform and Special Education

4. Identification and Placement Issues in Special Education

What Do Administrators Need to Know? / The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) and Its Effect / Identification and Placement / The Prereferral Process / The Referral Process / Evaluation / Determining Eligibility / Individualized Education Programs / Current Issues

5. Conflict Resolution in Special Education

Foundations of Conflict / Conflict Resolution / Principled Negotiation / The Resolution Session / Mediation / Due Process

6. Program Evaluation in Special Education

The Challenges of Program Evaluation / The State of Program Evaluation in Special Education / Program Evaluation Issues / How Successful Are Special Education Programs?

7. Fiscal Issues in Special Education

How Is Special Education Funded? / Federal Funding of Special Education—IDEA / State Funding of Special Education / Medicaid Reimbursement / Proportionate Share Funds

8. Human Resources Issues in Special Education

The Human Resources Department / Functions of Human Resources / Issues Facing Human Resources

9. Transportation Issues in Special Education

Potential Transportation Problems / Specific Transportation Issues / Transportation in and around School

10. Discipline in Special Education

Potential Controversy over Disciplinary Issues / Disciplinary Situations / Best Practice