Administrative Guidelines for the Implementation of Technology in Special Education
Administrative Guidelines for the Implementation of Technology in Special Education

Author: Linda Rice White

Publisher: ERIC Clearinghouse on Assessment & Evaluation

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13:

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Targeted at special education administrators who are involved in making decisions regarding the use of microcomputers in instructional programs for handicapped students, this document offers guidelines which synthesize relevant data on computer technology in special education and provide a framework for implementing classroom use of the microcomputer. Thirteen guidelines are presented in the sequential order in which critical issues should be reviewed in the context of an implementation plan, with the first three being of a general nature, creating a framework for incorporating the others. The guidelines are: (1) initial planning; (2) preparing for the computer's integration into the curriculum; (3) developing a comprehensive implementation plan; (4) reviewing software issues; (5) reviewing assistive device issues; (6) reviewing hardware issues; (7) providing the personnel to deliver the plan; (8) preparing staff to implement the plan; (9) assuring the plan's inclusion in the school system's operating plan; (10) evaluating implementation effectiveness and making adjustments; (11) sharing implementation resources and progress within the school system; (12) staying current with technological trends and research outside the school system; (13) encouraging active participation. Major recommendations are identified at the beginning of each section, followed by a detailed narrative. A summary, list of national resources, and suggested readings conclude the document. (JW)

Opportunities & Challenges
Opportunities & Challenges

Author: Leigh M. Manasevit

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13:

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This AASA publication, Opportunities and Challenges, is must reading for everyone involved in educating children with disabilities. Prepared by the law firm Brustein & Manasevit, this jargon-free manual summarizes and explains major changes in IDEA and provides step-by-step instructions regarding IDEA's administrative and procedural requirements. This publication explains how the re-authorized IDEA focuses on improving results for special education students by increasing parental involvement, encouraging parents and schools to establish partnerships, and reducing paperwork and necessary costs so that educators and state and local education agencies can direct their time and energy toward effectively and efficiently serving children with disabilities.

Technology, Curriculum, and Professional Development
Technology, Curriculum, and Professional Development

Author: John Woodward

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 9780761977438

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The 11 papers in this collection address various aspects of the adoption and implementation of technology in the education of students with disabilities. An introduction by David B. Malouf of the Office of Special Education Programs introduces the collection. The following papers are included: (1) "No Easy Answer: The Instructional Effectiveness of Technology for Students with Disabilities" (John Woodward, Deborah Gallagher, and Herbert Rieth); (2) "It Can't Hurt: Implementing AAC Technology in the Classroom for Students with Severe and Multiple Disabilities" (Bonnie Todis); (3) "Preparing Future Citizens: Technology-Supported, Project-Based Learning in the Social Studies" (Cynthia M. Okolo and Ralph P. Ferretti); (4) "ClassWide Peer Tutoring Program: A Learning Management System" (Charles R. Greenwood, Liang-Shye Hou, Joseph Delquadri, Barbara J. Terry, and Carmen Arreaga-Mayer); (5) "Sustaining a Curriculum Innovation: Cases of Make It Happen!" (Judith M. Zorfass); (6) "Technology Implementation in Special Education: Understanding Teachers' Beliefs, Plans, and Decisions" (Charles A. MacArthur); (7) "Why Are Most Teachers Infrequent and Restrained Users of Computers in Their Classroom?" (Larry Cuban); (8) "Designing Technology Professional Development Programs" (A. Edward Blackhurst); (9) "The Construction of Knowledge in a Collaborative Community: Reflections on Three Projects" (Carol Sue Englert and Yong Zhao); (10) "The Rise and Fall of the Community Transition Team Model" (Andrew S. Halpern and Michael R. Benz); and (11) "How Does Technology Support a Special Education Agenda? Using What We Have Learned To Inform the Future" (Marleen C. Pugach and Cynthia L. Warger). (Individual papers contain references.) (DB)

Educating One and All
Educating One and All

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1997-06-27

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 0309057892

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In the movement toward standards-based education, an important question stands out: How will this reform affect the 10% of school-aged children who have disabilities and thus qualify for special education? In Educating One and All, an expert committee addresses how to reconcile common learning for all students with individualized education for "one"â€"the unique student. The book makes recommendations to states and communities that have adopted standards-based reform and that seek policies and practices to make reform consistent with the requirements of special education. The committee explores the ideas, implementation issues, and legislative initiatives behind the tradition of special education for people with disabilities. It investigates the policy and practice implications of the current reform movement toward high educational standards for all students. Educating One and All examines the curricula and expected outcomes of standards-based education and the educational experience of students with disabilitiesâ€"and identifies points of alignment between the two areas. The volume documents the diverse population of students with disabilities and their school experiences. Because approaches to assessment and accountability are key to standards-based reforms, the committee analyzes how assessment systems currently address students with disabilities, including testing accommodations. The book addresses legal and resource implications, as well as parental participation in children's education.

The Technology-Ready School Administrator: Standards-Based Performance
The Technology-Ready School Administrator: Standards-Based Performance

Author: Clinton Born

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 0989617904

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"The Technology-Ready School Administrator (2nd ed.) is an excellent resource for school leaders who understand that schools can run efficiently and cost-effectively with various administrative technological tools but are not sure where to begin. Students of all ages in P-12 programming are "wired" for technology, and this resource provides the tools to create a culture where administrators and staff encourage students to learn using technology in a responsible manner. Furthermore, Dr. Born presents numerous technology-related court cases and legal hearings to inspire thought-provoking discussions on how to effectively and legally manage difficult situations, including the issue of cyberbullying." -Gretchen Combs Adjunct Professor, Muskingum University Pre-school special education teacher