Essential Concepts and School-Based Cases in Special Education Law

Essential Concepts and School-Based Cases in Special Education Law

Author: Charles J. Russo

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 141292703X

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Covers IDEA and its accompanying regulations and analyzes cases involving procedural due process, assistive technology, disciplinary sanctions, dispute resolution, antidiscrimination laws, and special services entitlement.


The Essentials of Special Education Law

The Essentials of Special Education Law

Author: Andrew M. Markelz

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2021-07-12

Total Pages: 171

ISBN-13: 1538150042

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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.


Your Classroom Guide to Special Education Law

Your Classroom Guide to Special Education Law

Author: Beverley Holden Johns

Publisher:

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9781681250250

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"Your Classroom Guide to Special Education Law is an interactive guidebook to special education law that provides basic information that special educators and administrators need to know to deliver special education services to students in the most appropriate and law-abiding way. Each chapter presents a different topic related to special education law, including working with parents and colleagues, supervising students, IEP development, behavioral interventions, confidentiality and record keeping, and teacher conduct both inside and outside school"--


Special Education and the Law

Special Education and the Law

Author: Allan G. Osborne, Jr.

Publisher: Corwin

Published: 2020-12-09

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 1071818996

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The essential resource for success in special education Educators face major challenges when addressing the needs of students with disabilities. This includes understanding a complex legal field: special education law. Special Education and the Law, Fourth Edition: A Guide for Practitioners is the ultimate for busy educators. Osborne and Russo, past presidents of the Educational Law Association, are experts in translating legalese into language that educators can understand. They have created a resource that examines legislation and interprets the statutes and their regulations in a reader-friendly format. Major topics include rights of access to public education, procedural due process, placement requirements, delivery of related services, discipline of students with disabilities, and remedies for failure to adhere to the law. With a preventative approach to litigation that separates it from other publications, this book features: Updates on legal developments from the almost-1000 federal and state cases decided since publication of the third edition in 2014 Coverage of IDEA, ADA, FAPE, 504, discipline, IEPs, LRE, parental considerations, public vs. private school considerations, and attorney fees A focus on federal and state interpretations With its user-friendly format, this resource will help educators focus on their core competency: providing exemplary education to students with special needs.


Working with Students with Disabilities

Working with Students with Disabilities

Author: Theresa A. Quigney

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-01-22

Total Pages: 251

ISBN-13: 1317802675

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Like no other book available, Working with Students with Disabilities: A Guide for School Counselors provides comprehensive coverage of school counselors’ roles in special education and working with students with disabilities and connects that coverage to both the ASCA national model and CACREP standards. In Working with Students with Disabilities, school counselors will find thoughtful analyses of the legal and regulatory basis for many of the practices in special education, including an overview of pertinent laws including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. They’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the leadership role that school counselors should play in supporting students, teachers, and families, and they’ll also come away with an understanding of the common challenges—like bullying, cyberbullying, and successful transitioning from high school to adult life— to which students with disabilities may be more vulnerable, as well as less common challenges such as behavioral difficulties, autism spectrum disorders, and many more.


Resolving Disputes about Educational Provision

Resolving Disputes about Educational Provision

Author: Neville Harris

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-04-08

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 131706495X

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With contributions by recognised experts in the field of education law, this book is a comparative study of the resolution of special education disputes, including via mediation. It analyses the varying approaches in England, Scotland, the US and the Netherlands and addresses major questions of dispute resolution, redress, judicial and non-judicial approaches and the protection of citizens' rights. The first review of mediation in citizen v. state disputes outside the context of the courts, this topical book also incorporates findings from a recent ESRC study into dispute resolution in special educational needs cases. It will not only be of interest to those concerned with education issues but also those interested in administrative justice, especially the role of mediation generally


Special Education Law and Policy

Special Education Law and Policy

Author: Jacqueline A. Rodriguez

Publisher: Plural Publishing

Published: 2020-12-18

Total Pages: 606

ISBN-13: 1635502330

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Understanding the relationship between law, advocacy, and Special Education is crucial for those who educate and advocate on behalf of students with disabilities. Special Education Law and Policy: From Foundation to Application provides a framework for understanding and implementing the law as it applies to students with disabilities and their families. Dr. Rodriguez and Dr. Murawski crafted a textbook that distills complex legal concepts into a digestible format to ensure readers understand their roles as teachers, counselors, administrators, and advocates. Their clear and accessible style of writing is intended for students and practitioners and offers case law and real-world examples to highlight the effective application of both law and policy. With contributions from experienced educators and legal professionals, readers will gather the foundational knowledge they need to support students, families, and schools. This is the text that every administrator, teacher, and advocate will want at their fingertips! Key Features: * Authentic case studies of challenging issues resolved from different perspectives * Chapter objectives and summaries to improve retention * Boxes throughout the text with key terms, concepts, and checks for understanding * Putting it in Practice and Application in Action boxes with real-world examples from case law * For Further Consideration sections at the end of each chapter with discussion questions, case law, and additional resources


The Special Education Handbook

The Special Education Handbook

Author: Michael Farrell

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2012-08-06

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 1136616683

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'What a terrific resource: comprehensive and current, this Handbook is a vital acquisition for all involved in special education programs. Dr Farrell writes clearly and with a practical flair ... Highly recommended.' – Michael Arthur-Kelly PhD, Associate Professor and Director, Special Education Centre, University of Newcastle, Australia This acclaimed, bestselling and comprehensive guide, now in a fully updated fourth edition, is an essential reference book for anyone involved with special education. All entries have been reviewed to reflect current practice and the book is enriched with extra resources, including references to useful Internet sites. Focusing on current educational frameworks in the United Kingdom and the United States of America, the author has gathered into one A to Z volume a wide range of information essential to good practice in mainstream and special schools. A thematic index helps the reader plot a course through topics of interest. The broad themes and areas covered are: basic terms, ideas and values venues relating to special education, and school organisation roles and responsibilities individual differences among learners with disabilities and disorders curriculum and assessment, resources and technology pedagogy and classroom organisation therapy and care. Presented in a handy quick reference format The Special Education Handbook also provides a coherent account of the complexities of special education, combining a wealth of practical guidance with the latest research findings. This clear and concise Handbook is indispensable for all those involved in special education, including teachers, teaching assistants, parents, administrators and others.


The SAGE Encyclopedia of Intellectual and Developmental Disorders

The SAGE Encyclopedia of Intellectual and Developmental Disorders

Author: Ellen Braaten

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 2018-01-29

Total Pages: 1928

ISBN-13: 1483392287

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This encyclopedia provides an inter-disciplinary approach, discussing the sociocultural viewpoints, policy implications, educational applications and ethical issues involved in a wide range of disorders and interventions.


The Legal Rights and Responsibilities of Teachers

The Legal Rights and Responsibilities of Teachers

Author: Allan G. Osborne, Jr.

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2011-04-04

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 1452223653

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Everything teachers need to know about education law Do you know what you can and can’t say and do in your school? Most teacher education programs offer little, if any, instruction on education law. When teachers need advice regarding employment or instructional issues, they may find the search frustrating, time-consuming, or costly. Teachers will find the answers to their most frequently asked legal questions in this easy-to-read book. Key topics include: Certification, tenure, evaluation, and dismissal Collective bargaining and teacher contracts Constitutional rights of teachers Discrimination and harassment Teachers’ responsibility regarding student bullying Academic freedom Copyright law Safety