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Role Perceptions of School Administration Team Members Concerning Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Elementary General Schools in Israel
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Shani, Michal; Koss, Cathie – International Journal of Inclusive Education, 2015
In an ideal school, where inclusion is implemented successfully, staff members collaborate and create an inclusive environment in their schools. In order to achieve such a sustainable environment of inclusion, pedagogical, organisational and psychological restructuring should occur, and a strong inclusion-oriented leadership has to be activated.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Inclusion, Elementary School Students, Disabilities
Role Expectations for the Director of Special Education.
Anastasio, Jean T.; Sage, Daniel D. – 1982
Responses by 247 special education directors, superintendents of schools, and principals of schools with special education teachers to a questionnaire listing 43 tasks of the perceived role of the special education director revealed greater consensus among the three groups than had been expected. Frequency distributions, analysis of variance, and…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Principals
Readers Respond: The Advocacy Dilemma.
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McGregor, Daniel J. – Exceptional Children, 1982
Five professionals in special education present their views regarding the conflict which arises between acting in the role of child advocate and functioning as a professional employee. Reference is made to suggestions for teacher preparation institutions from G. Frith. (SW)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Child Advocacy, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
The Roles and Functions of Coordinators of Handicapped Services in Higher Education.
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Michael, Robert J.; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1988
The study examined roles and functions of coordinators of services to college students with handicaps. Randomly selected coordinators (N=61) responded to a nationwide survey. Results suggested that the roles and functions of these coordinators were quite varied and needed to be better defined. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, College Students, Disabilities, Higher Education
The Principal in Special Education: The Teacher's Perspectives.
Bonds, Charles W.; Lindsey, John R. – 1980
Using the results of 50 returned surveys, the study examined the beliefs of elementary and secondary school teachers concerning what they think the principal does in special education, with particular emphasis on the mandates of P.L. 94-142 (the Education for All Handicapped Children Act). Among findings were the following: nearly half stated that…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation
Differential Perceptions of Role Responsibilities among Professionals in the Public School.
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Crossland, Cathy L.; And Others – Exceptional Children, 1982
Twenty principals, 45 special, and 45 regular education teachers were surveyed on their understanding of role assignments for 49 professional tasks. Results revealed a considerable amount of role ambiguity, with the greatest level in the area of educational administrative responsibilities. There also was confusion over the role of appraisal…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Role, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Administering Educational Services for the Handicapped: Role Expectations and Perceptions.
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Robson, Donald L. – Planning and Changing, 1981
A survey of 228 Indiana elementary educators examined the administrative role behavior of service deliverers to handicapped students. Role perceptions of special education directors and principals were compared with the expectations of regular and special class teachers and superintendents. The study revealed considerable ambiguity and the…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Role, Disabilities, Elementary Education
Manual of Sample Procedures for the Implementation of Special Education.
Gutierrez, Elie S.; And Others – 1979
The manual of role descriptions, flow charts, and sample forms are presented to assist New Mexico education agencies implement special education. Sections cover the following areas: roles and responsibilities, identification of exceptional children and youth, educational appraisal and review committee, special education process, nonbiased…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Check Lists, Disabilities, Due Process