The managerial aspect of the special education department at the Sunshine School. (c2008)

Abstract

This study was designed to gather infonnation about the practices of the principal at Sunshine School. Sunshine School offers a special education program for students with learning disabilities in addition to its regular program. Two techniques were used to gather information and guarantee the validity and reliability of the results. In order to collect information, the researcher conducted semi-structured interviews and distributed different questionnaires to teachers and parents of students with learning disabilities at Sunshine School. Interviews were conducted with two principals and 4 teachers at Sunshine School. The analysis of the results exhibited many similarities and few differences with findings of previous research. This study revealed that principal support was important to teachers' satisfaction and commitment to their jobs. Providing the latent with favorable work conditions and adequate resources also affected teaching and learning atmosphere. Leader's beliefs and views toward inclusion were major keys in the acceptance of enrolling special needs students at Sunshine School.