Who Decides Where Jerry Goes to School?: Family and Educator Conflict in Special Education Placement

This case highlights family and educator conflict about special education placement using the case of Jerry, a student with behavior disorders. Aspiring administrators are invited to consider Jerry's needs, the desires of his family, the concerns of local and alternative school faculty, the saf...

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Published in:The Journal of cases in educational leadership 2006-03, Vol.9 (1), p.25-34
Main Authors: Steffen, John J., Marshall, Joanne M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Administrator Role
Attention Deficit Disorders
Behavior Disorders
Case Studies
Conflict Resolution
Counseling
Family Involvement
Federal Legislation
Hyperactivity
Individualized Education Programs
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Leadership Responsibility
Special Education
Special Needs Students
Student Needs
Student Placement
Teamwork
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Summary:This case highlights family and educator conflict about special education placement using the case of Jerry, a student with behavior disorders. Aspiring administrators are invited to consider Jerry's needs, the desires of his family, the concerns of local and alternative school faculty, the safety of students and staff, and the provisions of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act. They are then asked to determine a suitable course of action and provide a rationale.
ISSN:1555-4589
1555-4589
DOI:10.1177/1555458905284834