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Help educators understand the historical and current legal issues in special education
The Law and Special Education helps teachers and educational administrators understand their legal obligations relative to providing a free, appropriate public education for students with disabilities. Clear, straightforward, and very accessible, this indispensable resource (1) walks readers through the history and current developments of special education law and (2) gives educators the information and the tools they need to develop legally sound and educationally appropriate special education programs.
The 5th Edition is updated to keep readers informed of the latest developments and refinements in special education law, including:
the Supreme Court rulings in the Endrew F. v. Douglas County Schools and Fry v. Napoleon Community Schools cases;
new U.S. Department of Education policy letters and cases;
updated coverage of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015;
new coverage of charter schools and students with disabilities;
IEP implementation cases; and a new section on standards-based IEP.
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Contents
Introduction to the American Legal System
Legal Research
The History of the Law and Children with Disabilities
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
The Americans with Disabilities Act
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act
Free Appropriate Public Education
Identification, Assessment, and Evaluation
The Individualized Education Program
Least Restrictive Environment
Procedural Safeguards
Disciplining Students with Disabilities
Additional Issues: Bullying, Charter Schools, Response to Intervention, Educational Records, and Liability for Student Injury
Appendix A: Major Changes of IDEA 2004
Appendix B: Relevant Sections of the U.S. Constitution
