Full Description
The Essentials of Special Education Law distills the legal complexities of special education into a practical resource for preparation programs as well as professionals in the field. Written and organized with college students and practicing educators in mind, this book serves as a go-to guide to the historical underpinnings of special education, the six pillars of the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), essential court cases that have propelled the field of special education to where it is today, and practical application tips to ensure legal compliance. With 45 years of combined special education legal experience, authors Andrew Markelz and David Bateman present the essential components of special education law like never before.
Contents
PART I ROLE OF GOVERNMENT
1 The Government and Special Education
2 The History of Special Education
3 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
PART II PILLARS OF IDEA
4 Free Appropriate Public Education
5 Nondiscriminatory Evaluation
6 Individualized Education Program
7 Least Restrictive Environment
8 Parent Participation
9 Procedural Safeguards
PART III ADDITIONAL ISSUES
10 Discipline
11 Transition and Related Services
12 Confidentiality in Special Education
Key Terms Every Special Educator Needs to Know
Index
