Proceedings: A Special Study Institute Program.

Overview & Synopsis

Described are proceedings of a 1973 institute in Nassau County (New York) to provide general education administrators with an overview of special education administration as well as the interface between special and general education. It is noted that the institute was cosponsored by the Division of Handicapped Children of the New York State Education Department and the Cooperative Educational Services Board of Nassau County. Explained through the media of photography and excerpts from dialogues is the Special Education Administration Task Simulation (SEATS) game which involved role-playing by institute participants in the roles of a special education administrator, budget director, superintendent, director of pupil personnel services, director of special education, assistant superintendent for instruction, and building principle. Included are comments by participants such as "my horizons have been broadened--I would feel free to consult with my opposite number from another district." (MC)