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A look at the past, present, and future of special education law.
Special Education Law, 3/e captures the evolving nature of special education legislation— from historic bases for special education services, to the first passage of IDEA, to the Improvement Act of 2004. Using carefully selected cases, it illustrates the background for each enacted law and offers case briefs with questions to prompt discussion. An in-depth look at six legislative principles untangles complex issues of free appropriate public education, nondiscriminatory evaluation, program development, least restrictive environment, procedural due process, and parental participation.
New to the Edition:
- Revised Chapter 2 includes a discussion of the newly enacted Rosa's Law.
- Revised Chapter 4 updates coverage of parental consent and includes Response to Intervention (RtI) and Early Intervening Services (EIS) discussions.
- Updated Chapter 5 highlights Positive Behavior Supports, Behavior Intervention Plans, and NCLB's AYP goals and implications.
- Revised Chapter 12 includes the revised CEC Code of Ethics—now the CEC Ethical Principles for Special Education Professionals.
- New Chapter 13 spotlights future issues in special education such as:
- Section 1983 claims and Special Education
- Bullying and school liability under Section 1983, NCLB, IDEA, and state statutes
- Services for students with autism spectrum disorders
- Charter schools
- NCLB and future litigation issues
- New sections offer an updated look at:
- Procedural Due Process
- Parental Participation
- Enforcement of Special Education Law
- Mediation and Due Process Hearing
Synopsis
This title is only available as a loose-leaf version with Pearson eText.
Special Education Law, 3/e captures the evolving nature of special education legislation--from historic bases for special education services, to the first passage of IDEA, to the Improvement Act of 2004. Using carefully selected cases, it illustrates the background for each enacted law and offers case briefs with questions to prompt discussion. An in-depth look at six legislative principles untangles complex issues of free appropriate public education, nondiscriminatory evaluation, program development, least restrictive environment, procedural due process, and parental participation. Fully revised, this edition includes information on
Rosa's Law, the latest CEC ethics standards, sections on RtI and EIS, and a new chapter on future issues in special education.
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Synopsis
A look at the past, present, and future of special education law.
KEY TOPICS Understand the evolving nature of special education law. Learn the six cornerstones of special education legislation and untangle complex issues of free appropriate public education, nondiscriminatory evaluation, program development, least restrictive environment, procedural due process, parental participation. Reflect on cases that changed the education services and programming for students with special needs. Prepare for future issues in special education such as Section 1983, services for students with autism spectrum disorders, charter schools, and NCLB.
MARKET: For special education teachers and administrators.
Synopsis
This title is only available as a loose-leaf version with Pearson eText.
Special Education Law, 3/e captures the evolving nature of special education legislation—from historic bases for special education services, to the first passage of IDEA, to the Improvement Act of 2004. Using carefully selected cases, it illustrates the background for each enacted law and offers case briefs with questions to prompt discussion. An in-depth look at six legislative principles untangles complex issues of free appropriate public education, nondiscriminatory evaluation, program development, least restrictive environment, procedural due process, and parental participation. Fully revised, this edition includes information on Rosa's Law, the latest CEC ethics standards, sections on RtI and EIS, and a new chapter on future issues in special education.
0133399850 / 9780133399851 Special Education Law, Loose-Leaf Version with Pearson eText -- Access Card
Package consists of:
0133123332 / 9780133123333 Special Education Law Loose Leaf Version
0133398013 / 9780133398014 Special Education Law, Pearson eText -- Access Card
Table of Contents
PART I: THE BASES FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION
1. Historical Overview of Special Education
2. A New Foundation for Special Education Services
PART II: SIX BASIC PRINCIPLES OF SPECIAL EDUCATION LEGISLATION
3. Free Appropriate Public Education
4. Nondiscriminatory Evaluation
5. Program Development
6. Least Restrictive Environment
7. Procedural Due Process
8. Parental Participation
REMEDIES
9. Enforcement of Special Education Law
10. Discipline Issues
11. Mediation and Impartial Due Process Hearing
12. Ethics and the Special Education Professional
13. Future Issues in Special Education
APPENDIX A: THE AMERICAN LEGAL SYSTEM
APPENDIX B: READING RESEARCHING CASE LAW
APPENDIX C: GLOSSARY OF LEGAL TERMS
APPENDIX D: CASE LIST