principals guide 3 proof
Practical, chaptered reference (third edition) for school principals on special education administration: legal frameworks (IDEA, Section 504, ADA, FERPA), student identification and eligibility, IEP development and timelines, behavior supports (PBIS, FBA/BIP), restraint/seclusion policies, staffing/supervision of special educators, use of school counselors, inclusion/co-teaching, assessment and progress reporting, and appendices with resources, acronyms, federal definitions, checklists, and placement tools. Emphasizes culturally responsive practices, data-based decision making, and principal leadership in supporting special education. (Adds evidence: tertiary tier prevalence; mastery criteria example; IEP 30-day development timeline; ASCA counselor ratio guidance.)
Questions this document answers
5%–8% of the student population.
About 80% of opportunities (e.g., 4 out of 5) rather than 100%.
Within 30 days.
About 250 students per counselor (250:1).