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Driving Change in Special Education
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Written by one of the best-known and most-respected leaders of special education policy, this book examines the past, present, and potential futures of special education in the United States. The core of its method is a description of four “engines of change” that drive policy-making: legislation, court decisions, administrative rule-making (or regulations), and professional initiatives. The author begins with an overview of special education and the importance of d… More >>
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Teaching College in an Age of Accountability
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This book provides professors with the insights and tools necessary to achieve higher levels on accountability assessment outcomes while preparing students for enhancing their own career success in a more complex future. In recent years, many initiatives have been implemented by a number of state legislatures and boards of trustees to increase “institutional effectiveness.” These measures have made colleges and universities aware that practices once accepted as… More >>
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Helping African American Men Succeed in College: New Directions for Student Services
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For college administrators alarmed at the low numbers of African American men enrolled in their institutions, this new sourcebook offers practical strategies, proven models and programs, and the essential theoretical grounding necessary for nurturing and retaining these students. Authors explore ways to make classroom environments more supportive; the benefits of mentoring initiatives; the opportunities for leadership development on a predominantly white campus; an… More >>
Helping African American Men Succeed in College: New Directions for Student Services
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