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Dr. Nicholas D. Young has worked in diverse educational roles for more than 30 years, serving as a principal, special education director, graduate professor, graduate program director, graduate dean, and longtime superintendent of schools. He was named the Massachusetts Superintendent of the Year; and he completed a distinguished Fulbright program focused on the Japanese educational system through the collegiate level. Dr. Young is the recipient of numerous other honors and recognitions including the General Douglas MacArthur Award for distinguished civilian and military leadership and the Vice Admiral John T. Hayward Award for exemplary scholarship. He holds several graduate degrees including a PhD in educational administration and an EdD in educational psychology.

Preface Acknowledgement 1. The Fundamentals of Special Education: Defining Disabilities and the Federal Laws that Provide Guidance 2. Response to Intervention & Multi-Tiered Systems of Support: A Close Examination of the Pre-Referral Process 3. Determining the Need for Special Education Services: A Spotlight on the Assessment and Diagnostic Process 4. Laying the Foundation for Success: Developing Meaningful Individualized Education Plans 5. Finding the Right Fit: The Least Restrictive Environment 6. Understanding the Role of the Paraprofessional: Leveraging Student Success 7. It¿s Not All About Academics: Addressing Disability-Related Behavior Problems and Social Deficits 8. Expanding the Team: Effective Collaboration with Outside Services and Professionals 9. Harnessing the Home-School Connections: Planning for Effective Parent-Teacher Partnerships 10. Transition Planning: Ensuring Successful Post-Secondary Outcomes for Students with Disabilities 11. Resources to Support Special Education Professionals About the Authors