Case 14

Equity for Students with Disabilities

Module 2: Leading College & Career Readiness Programming for Multilingual Learners & Students with Disabilities

Building Level

Camden, NJ

Overview

Situated in Camden City, NJ, this case explores issues related to providing appropriate services for students with disabilities. The module’s simulation centers on a school-based leadership team in a charter school grappling with a scandal relating to special education students. The leadership team works to find plausible solutions for navigating the legal, social-emotional, academic, and staffing issues present in the simulation.

Key Skills Developed:

  • Collaborative Decision-Making
  • Equity in Special Education Programming

Leadership Tools & Assessments

  • StrengthFinders (Gallup)
  • Action Planning Tool

Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (ISLLC 2015)

  • 5) Community of Care and Support for Students
  • 6) Professional Capacity of School Personnel
  • 8) Meaningful Engagement of Families and Community
  • 10) School Improvement
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