Publications
Publications
The following publications have appeared in peer reviewed journals and other publications. Feel free to use any article as a reference.
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Author: Dragan, E. F.
Publication: American School Board Journal
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Date: December, 2008
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More and more news broadcasts focus on critical problems proliferating in schools around the country�bullying, teachers having sex with students, and rapes and murders in schools. The mentality that something "could never happen to us" is being dispelled by headlines about kids dying on class trips, losing fingers in shop class, being hit by cars at poorly planned bus stops, and beating up their teachers.
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Publication: Journal of School Business Management
Organization: The Illinois Association of School Business Officials
Date: January 1995
Abstract:
Many districts now are in the situation where special education costs consume 30% to 40% of the district budget. Many of these district are poor districts with high rates of special education students. This article describes a process by which districts better see how special education dollars are spent. A working model of a structure that will guarantee work completion through accountability is presented.
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Publication: NASSP Bulletin: The Journal for Middle Level and High School Leaders
Organization: The National Association of Secondary School Principals
Date: November 1994
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Schools seem to have little control over the financial and human resources that are dedicated to special education. How can accountability be achieved? In this article the author describes a management consulting engagement that resulted in a board of education saving thousands of dollars by developing and managing an accountability system for child study team services.
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Publication: The School Administrator
Organization: The National Association of School Administrators
Date: March 1996
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When empathy is lost, the wall between parents and school personnel grows taller and reinforcements are called in --the lawyers. This article explains how you can stop focusing on the wall. Change the attitude and move forward with the child at the center.
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Organization: Education Management Consulting
Date: December 1996
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This article reviews recent legislation and how that legislation effects compliance with student IEPs in regards to the equipment that can improve a student's ability to learn and interact with teachers, family, and friends. The article details the recommendation of devices and the school's responsibility in regards to their procurement, usage, and maintenance.
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