Transformational Leadership in Special Education: Leading the IEP Team

“This is a book that is a must read for all administrators, those in special education or in charge of schools and districts. The practical and informative direction provided in Transformational Leadership will lead schools to be more effective and efficient while assuring a successful future for all students.” –John Burnett, superintendent, Onalaska Public Schools, Onalaska, WI

“Dr. Lentz integrates his research on leadership with his extensive experiences as an educator, administrator and parent of a child with a disability in this important book on how to make the IEP process more meaningful to all stakeholders. Dr. Lentz provides specific suggestions on how to move a school’s current approach to IEPs towards one that is more child centered and in line with the spirit of the law. Regardless of years of experience, most school psychologists and other leaders in the IEP process will find this book helpful in honestly evaluating and reinventing their own approaches.” –Betty DeBoer, Associate Professor, School Psychology Program, University of Wisconsin- La Crosse

“Providing a positive education pathway for students with disabilities is a difficult journey for schools, teachers, and students. Transformational Leadership provides school administrators and teaching staff with insightful and practical information on how to create IEP’s for students with disabilities which will increase the success of their students. Consequently, the Parents view of the schools have an opportunity to transformed from adversary to ally.” –John J. Sachs, University of South Alabama, Department of Leadership and Teacher Education