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.
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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.
Inhalt
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