Breaking Down the Barriers: A Guide to Student Services Supervision

by Kevin A. Gorman

Overview

Breaking Down the Barriers is the story of supervision and intervention in the public schools system. This text gives both theory and theory in action. It allows the practitioner to peruse the research that the practical applications are based upon, and follow the suggestions that are offered for the successful implementation of evidenced-based practice. Bulleted summaries at the end of the chapter highlight key elements of the practice, and the theory it is based upon. Specific case studies are given at the end of each chapter to generalize realistic situations, based upon the research, into a problem-solving format for the reader.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781610489379
Publisher:	R&L Education
Publication date:	03/28/2013
Pages:	98
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Dr. Kevin Gorman has been in education for over thirty-six years. He has been a principal of a high school and an alternate school, a director of pupil services, a director of intervention, and a classroom teacher. He has taught college classes both undergraduate and masters level in the field of education. This is his second book in the education profession.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Preface

Introduction

Chapter one: Intervention

Chapter two: The Laws

Chapter three: Autism

Chapter four: Gifted and Talented

Chapter five: The Twice Exceptional Child

Chapter six: English as a Second Language

Chapter seven: Dyslexia

Chapter eight: Developmental Delays

Chapter nine: Emotional Disturbance

Chapter ten: Transition

Chapter eleven: Assistive Technology

Chapter twelve: Communication

Chapter thirteen: Leadership

Chapter fourteen: Epilogue

What People are Saying About This

Jason Fine

Kevin Gorman's Breaking Down the Barriers is a must read for both emerging and veteran leaders in special education. His clear, comprehensive playbook for special education highlights critical topics and skillfully offers a user-friendly theoretical and practical approach to identifying and servicing our students.

Shawn Strohl

Gorman’s book covers the salient details of the intricate processes and procedures surrounding meeting the needs of all students whileaddressing key factors to successful administration in today’s public schools. Writing from extensive experience, he succinctly gets to the heart of current issues critical to successful administration.

Editorial Reviews

Dr. Gorman’s book covers the salient details of the intricate processes and procedures surrounding meeting the needs of all students while addressing key factors to successful administration in today’s public schools. Writing from extensive experience, he succinctly gets to the heart of current issues critical to successful administration.

Shawn Strohl

Kevin Gorman's Breaking Down the Barriers is a must read for both emerging and veteran leaders in special education. His clear, comprehensive playbook for special education highlights critical topics and skillfully offers a user-friendly theoretical and practical approach to identifying and servicing our students.

Jason Fine