Archive for January, 2010

The Everyday Guide to Special Education Law – A Handbook for Parents, Teachers and Other Professionals, Second Edition

January 31st, 2010

Product Description
The Second Edition of The Everyday Guide to Special Education Law features additional information from the IDEA regulations and court decisions including resolving disputes using the State Education Agency complaint process including obtaining compensatory services; timelines for dispute resolution and due process hearings; burden of proof in due process hearings; what constitutes a pattern of removal of a student in the disciplinary process triggering the need to c… More >>

The Everyday Guide to Special Education Law – A Handbook for Parents, Teachers and Other Professionals, Second Edition

Special Education Law

January 31st, 2010

Product Description
The Fourth Edition of Special Education Law provides a comprehensive and current overview of the major federal laws-and judicial interpretations of those laws-that apply to the education of children with special needs. The text helps students understand what the law requires so that when they become educators, they can develop policies and make decisions that comply with these laws.The most current information on special education s… More >>

Special Education Law

Case Studies in Special Education Law: No Child Left Behind Act and Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act

January 30th, 2010

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Eighteen case studies capture important issues within the IDEA and NCLB legislations and provide real-life context for studying special education and the law. Topics include accountability; participation in high stakes assessment; the referral and prereferral process; zero reject, child find and discipline; nondiscriminatory assessment; appropriate education and IEPs; least restrictive environment; due process; and parent participation. Readers will see a variety of… More >>

Case Studies in Special Education Law: No Child Left Behind Act and Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act