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Special Education Law, Fourth Edition » (4th Edition)

Book cover image of Special Education Law, Fourth Edition by Laura F. Rothstein

Authors: Laura F. Rothstein, Scott F. Johnson
ISBN-13: 9781412967716, ISBN-10: 1412967716
Format: Paperback
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date Published: April 2009
Edition: 4th Edition

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Author Biography: Laura F. Rothstein

Book Synopsis

The Fourth Edition of Special Education Law provides a comprehensive and current overview of the major federal laws-and judicial interpretations of those laws-that apply to the education of children with special needs. The text helps students understand what the law requires so that when they become educators, they can develop policies and make decisions that comply with these laws.

  • The most current information on special education statutes, regulations, and case law has been added, including substantial changes in the interpretation of this legislation.
  • New chapter on legal issues surrounding classroom discipline in special education
  • New information on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 and the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
  • Added coverage of early intervention and mediation,
  • New cases that reflect the IDEA regulatory changes of 2004 have been added.
  • Thought questions, with references to articles and cases related to those questions, appear throughout the text.

Table of Contents

Cases in Order of Appearance
Cases - Alphabetized
Preface
Ch. 1The Legal System and How It Works1
Ch. 2History of Special Education Law11
Ch. 3Statutory Provisions: A General Overview29
Ch. 4The People47
Ch. 5Who Is Protected?61
Ch. 6Identification and Evaluation91
Ch. 7Appropriate Education111
Ch. 8Mainstreaming and Integration125
Ch. 9Related Services155
Ch. 10Residential Placements183
Ch. 11Placements in Private Schools195
Ch. 12Special Problems of Secondary Students205
Ch. 13Cost Issues217
Ch. 14Due Process Procedures Under the IDEA237
Ch. 15Procedures Under Discrimination Laws255
Ch. 16Special Education Misconduct267
Ch. 17Remedies: Damages, Reimbursement, and Compensatory Education289
Ch. 18Attorneys' Fees307
Ch. 19The Status and Future of Special Education Law317
App. AEducation and the American Legal System321
App. B: Frequently Used Acronyms and Terms327
Index331

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