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 1.Legal Responsibilities and Our
Students: A Close Examination of the Laws and the Students They Protect
2.Advocacy and Collaboration: The Foundation for Student Success 3.The
Pre-Referral Process: Response to Intervention 4.Writing Effective
Individual Education Plans 5.Creating Safe Learning Communities: Addressing
the Social and Emotional Needs of Students with Learning Disabilities
6.Evidence-based Instructional Strategies: Meeting the Needs of Students
with Learning Disabilities 7.The Promise of Universal Design for Learning
and Assistive Technology 8.Working with Paraprofessionals: Best Practices
for Supporting and Training 9.Providing Educator Support Through
Professional Development 10.Post-Secondary Education: How to Support a
Smooth Transition from Secondary to Higher Education for Students with
Disabilities References About the Authors
