Breaking Down the Barriers: A Guide to Student Services Supervision

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Breaking Down the Barriers is the story of supervision and intervention in the public schools system. This text gives both theory and theory in action. It allows the practitioner to peruse the research that the practical applications are based upon, and follow the suggestions that are offered for the successful implementation of evidenced-based practice. Bulleted summaries at the end of the chapter highlight key elements of the practice, and the theory it is based upon. Specific case studies are given at the end of each chapter to generalize realistic situations, based upon the research, into a problem-solving format for the reader.

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Dr. Gormans book covers the salient details of the intricate processes and procedures surrounding meeting the needs of all students while addressing key factors to successful administration in todays public schools. Writing from extensive experience, he succinctly gets to the heart of current issues critical to successful administration. -- Shawn Strohl, Special Education Coordinator, Upper Arlington City Schools, Ohio
Kevin Gorman's Breaking Down the Barriers is a must read for both emerging and veteran leaders in special education. His clear, comprehensive playbook for special education highlights critical topics and skillfully offers a user-friendly theoretical and practical approach to identifying and servicing our students. -- Jason Fine, Principal, Barrington Elementary School, Upper Arlington, Ohio

Author Bio

Dr. Kevin Gorman has been in education for over thirty-six years. He has been a principal of a high school and an alternate school, a director of pupil services, a director of intervention, and a classroom teacher. He has taught college classes both undergraduate and masters level in the field of education. This is his second book in the education profession.