As more and more people become leaders in early childhood special education—often without training on staff development, budgets, proposal writing, and other crucial issues—they need a single resource that tells them everything they need to know. This is the only book that brings it all together! Equally useful as a text for preservice professionals and a trusted go-to resource for new administrators, this research-based book helps readers provide strong leadership across every key aspect of program development for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.The first book of its kind to address both early childhood and special education, this comprehensive resource guides administrators and supervisors through all the challenges they'll face as they lead high-quality programs. Readers will discover how to work toward a coordinated, family-centered system of early intervention servicesensure accurate screening and evaluation of young childrencreate and manage a budget using the basics of accountingdevelop a comprehensive professional development program consistent with current best practicesimprove staff performance through systematic, planned supervision of professionals, paraprofessionals, and volunteersintegrate cost-effective instructional and assistive technology that will have a significant positive impact on learningease children's transitions between settings and types of servicesaddress legal issues and liabilities related to ECSE program managementsupport the health and safety of children with and without disabilities To help them design and manage successful special education programs for young children, readers will also get sample forms for creating IFSPs and IEPs, planning transitions, evaluating staff, and assessing the program as a whole. The ultimate professional development resource for anyone who is or plans to be an early childhood special education administrator, this book uncovers the secrets to effective services, highly qualified staff, and better outcomes for children with special needs. - from Amzon