Nicholas D. Young, PhD, EdD has worked in diverse professional roles for more than 30 years, serving as a teacher, principal, counselor, special education director, graduate professor, graduate dean, superintendent of schools, and longtime psychologist with clinical and educational specialties. Dr. Young holds several graduate degrees including a PhD in educational administration and an EdD in psychology. He was named the Massachusetts Superintendent of the Year and completed a distinguished Fulbright Program. Dr. Young has also published extensively in the fields of counseling, psychology, and education.
Dedication
Preface
Acknowledgement
Legal Responsibilities and Our Students: A Close Examination of the Laws
and the Students They ProtectAdvocacy and Collaboration: The Foundation for
Student SuccessThe Pre-Referral Process: Response to InterventionWriting
Effective Individual Education PlansCreating Safe Learning Communities:
Addressing the Social and Emotional Needs of Students with Learning
DisabilitiesEvidence-based Instructional Strategies: Meeting the Needs of
Students with Learning DisabilitiesThe Promise of Universal Design for
Learning and Assistive TechnologyWorking with Paraprofessionals: Best
Practices for Supporting and Training Providing Educator Support Through
Professional DevelopmentPost-Secondary Education: How to Support a Smooth
Transitionfrom Secondary to Higher Education for Students with
DisabilitiesReferences
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