Leaders are responsible for fostering an inclusive
school and district culture where each and every
child is a valued and fundamental member and
participant in classrooms and the community. This
course will address how disability is socially
constructed, and how assumptions about a student's
perceived ability can be reinforced by
exclusionary school and district practices. This
course will provide opportunities for
administrators to use current, relevant research
to increase their understanding of leadership
practices that foster an inclusive school culture
for students with Special Education and TAG
designations, as well as developing and supporting
students in need of 504 plans. Additionally,
students in this class will develop the knowledge
and skills to enact high leverage practices in the
areas of effective collaboration and
communication, assessment and accountability,
social, emotional, and behavior supports,
instruction, program/service support, and
supervision and legal requirements.