This practical guide to compliance and leadership equips school leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively oversee special education programs in their school buildings. The book breaks down complex requirements and provides clear guidance to help principals support students, teachers, and families while ensuring special education practices remain compliant and legally sound.
 
Inside, you will learn how to:
Understand your role in IDEA, Section 504, and Child Find
Strengthen oversight of IEPs, evaluations, and compliance timelines
Monitor progress monitoring, service delivery, and inclusion practices
Support effective co-teaching and specially designed instruction
Navigate discipline decisions while protecting student rights
Build sustainable systems that outlast individual staff members
This is not a legal textbook. It is a leadership guide.