Program Administrator's Guide to Early Childhood Special Education : Leadership, Development, and Supervision

Equally useful as a text for preservice early childhood special education 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.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.

About The Editors: Janeen McCracken Taylor, Ph.D., is retired Associate Professor and Coordinator, Early Childhood Special Education Program, School of Education. The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland. James R. McGowan, Ph.D., is Instructor and Coordinator, Administration and Supervision Program. School of Education. The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland. Toni Linder, Ed.D., is Professor Child, Family, and School Psychology Program, Morgridge College of Education, University of Denver, Colorado, and creator of the Transdisciplinary Play-Based System, available from Brookers Publishing Co.