Administrators and Special Education

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In this article, the writer maintains that the question of the role of the administrator in special education in the contemporary educational environment is largely predicated on the present reform and policy initiatives and the way that social education is viewed in the 21st century. The writer points out that in the first instance, there has been a radical change with regard to national policies addressing the education of students with disabilities and to special education in general. The writer discusses that the role of the administrator in the 21st century does not only refer to the application and assessment of policy but also refers to problematics of the accessibility and acceptability of special education students in the mainstream of schools. The writer concludes that furthermore, the role of the administrator includes the attainment and maintenance of a high level of knowledge and understanding of the central issues and problems in special education.

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"This again points to the important role that the administrator plays in the regulation and assessment of policy directives with regard to the special education.
"In the light of these challenges, the 21st century administrator should focus on a number of important aspects. These include the following. There is a need for the administrator to implement effective and functional instructional strategies and this requires implementation in the light of the needs and requirements of the student in special education. Central to the role of the modern administrator is the need to improve the standard of achievement of students with disabilities."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Arick J. and Krug D. ( 1993) Special education administrators in the United States: Perceptions on policy and personnel issues. Journal of Special Education. Vol. 27, Issue 3
• Defur S. EDUCATION REFORM, HIGH-STAKES ASSESSMENT, AND STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. Remedial & Special Education, Jul/Aug2002, Vol. 23, Issue 4.
• Teachers--Special Education. Retrieved December 23, 2007, from http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos070.htm

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