Full Description
Tremendous changes have occurred over the past decade in the provision of services to students with disabilities. Federal mandates continue to define requirements for a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment. Additionally, there has been an increase in the number of lawsuits filed against school districts regarding the provision of educational services for students with disabilities. Case studies are a helpful way to understand these difficult issues. The case studies presented here are actual students eligible for special education and related services. The case studies are represented not to tell districts and parents that this is the only way questions about special education law can be answered, but to provide likely answers along with commentary for analysis. The cases were developed to help new (and experienced) special education leaders and supervisors survive the pressures of working with students with disabilities while working to provide appropriate services and prevent litigation.
Contents
Preface
Introduction
1. Case One-Sarah
Private school and a free appropriate public education
2. Case Two-Josh
Extended school year eligibility
3. Case Three-Calvin
Behavioral issues
4. Case Four-Marcus
Least restrictive environment
5. Case Five-Seth
Assistive technology
6. Case Six-Colton
Identification and changing schools
7. Case Seven-Billy
IEP implementation
8. Case Eight-Cole
Communication with school
9. Case Nine-Lola
Behavioral issues
10. Case Ten-Noah
Compensatory education
11. Case Eleven-Zachary
Autism/behavioral issues
12. Case Twelve-Maven
Mediation order implementation
13. Case Thirteen-Brandon
Child Find
14. Case Fourteen-DJ
Section 504
15 Case Fifteen-Allie
Compensatory education
