The Process of Special Education Administration.

The collection of papers concerning aspects of special education administration contains five articles on conceptual frameworks for the organization of special education services. Twelve papers examine organizational and administrative strategies and models such as coordination of services and special education services appropriate to sparsely populated areas. Federal programing and legislation are discussed in five writings, and national perspectives and trends are traced in three articles. The role, preparation, and standards of the special education administrator are explored in six papers. Also included are five contributions concerning educational facilities and technology, and two relating to international perspectives. Characteristics, preparation, staffing, and research on special education personnel are represented by four articles. An extensive annotated bibliography is provided. (RD)