Educating the Disabled Enabling Learners in

Many school districts are moving away from segregation to the integration of children with disabilities in the regular classroom. This book details strategies for the inclusion of disabled students in the mainstream.

Frances T. Harrington teaches multicategorical special education students at the junior high school level and is adjunct professor of special education at Fayetteville State University in North Carolina.

List of Illustrations

v

Preface

vii

Acknowledgments

ix

Administrative Theory, Roles, and Leadership Characteristics

1

(20)

Administering School Reforms

21

(19)

Incidences of Disability

40

(15)

Organizing School Programs for Individuals with Disabilities

55

(10)

Staff Development

65

(10)

Legal Responsibilities

75

(17)

Including Students with Disabilities in Statewide Assessments

92

(12)

Assessment

104

(24)

IEP Requirements

128

(14)

Inclusion

142

(16)

Promoting Cultural Awareness

158

(11)

Reporting Progress to Parents

169

(11)

School and Community Interactions

180

(19)

Conclusion

199

(8)

Appendix A: Parental Due Process Checklist

207

(1)

Appendix B: The Manifestation Determination Review

208

(3)

Appendix C: Internet Sites with Information on the IDEA Amendments of 1997

211

(2)

Appendix D: The IEP Process under IDEA 1997

213

(3)

References

216

(21)

Index

237

(8)

About the Authors

245

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Educating the Disabled Enabling Learners in Inclusive Settings

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