Special Education Law
- ISBN-10
- 0205479758
- ISBN-13
- 9780205479757
- Series
- Special Education Law
- Category
- Education / General
- Pages
- 192
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008
- Publisher
- Pearson/Allyn & Bacon
- Authors
- Peter S. Latham, Patricia H. Latham, Myrna Mandlawitz
Description
Clear, well organized presentation of IDEA and other pertinent federal laws, together with well organized discussion of relevant cases, help educators understand and apply their knowledge in concrete situations.
The emphasis of this practical book is on increasing understanding at a conceptual level rather than rote memorization of detailed provisions of the IDEA and other laws. By understanding the law, educators will be better equipped to work with future amendments of IDEA and with new laws that may be enacted by Congress. They will also have an increased ability to apply statutory provisions to specific situations.
- Part I – Constitutional Framework: provides important background in understanding the authority that Congress has to enact laws that impact on education in the United States and the authority that the courts have to interpret laws. Includes discussion of the judicial system, the key provisions of the United States Constitution, due process, equal protection, the statutes of certain regulations, and a brief overview and comparison of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Rehabilitation Act (RA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Part II – IDEA: covers background, basic language and coverage, duty to evaluate, FAPE, IEP, placement, related services, inclusions/least restrictive environment, private school, discipline, mediation, due process, and court proceedings. Sample forms are included to supplement discussion with concrete examples to aid understanding.
- Part III – RA and ADA: covers RA/ADA basics, such as who is an individual with a disability, what entities are covered, enforcement provisions, and application to schools, universities, and employers.
- Part IV – Other Legal Issues: covers No Child Left Behind, FERPA, tort liability, and high stakes testing issues.
- At the end of each part there is a very basic question and answer section to assist the student in focusing on major points in each part.
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