Special Education Law » (1st Edition)

Special Education Law, 1/E

Patricia H Latham
Peter S Latham
Myrna Mandlawitz

ISBN-10:      0205479758

“The information in this text is very important and really not available (to this extent) in other special education texts.” —Anne Gallegos, New Mexico State University

“[The text] has a great deal of good information in it.” —Darcy Miller, Washington State University

“Super — Some of the examples even show how each of the various laws influence each other.” —Alice A. Dickinson, Johnson Bible College

This new text presents IDEA, other pertinent federal laws, and federal cases in a clear, well-organized manner in order to help educators understand and apply their knowledge in concrete situations. This practical book emphasizes students’ understanding at a conceptual level rather than mere memorization of the detailed provisions of these laws. Educators are thereby prepared to adjust to future amendments to IDEA and other laws and to apply statutory provisions to specific situations. The four sections of the text address the Constitutional Frameworks of education laws, IDEA, RA and ADA, and other legal issues such as No Child Left Behind, tort liability, and high stakes testing.

Part I: The Constitutional Framework 

1. The Judicial System

2. The Constitution 

3. Statutory Overview

Part II: The IDEA 

4. the IDEA: Coverage                                                                                                                                                

5. IDEA: FAPE

6. Discipline                                                                                                                                                

7. MEDIATION 

8. The Due process Hearing

9. Court proceedings

10. Attorneys’ Fees 

11. RA/ADA: Individual with a Disability                                                                                                                                  

12. RA/ADA: Coverage

13. RA/ADA Enforcement  

14. Elementary and Secondary Education

15. Postsecondary Education

16. Employment 

Part IV: Other Legal Issues

17. Other Legal Issues

Tables of Cases

Appendices:

IDEA Comparison Chart

Section 504 Fact Sheet

Children with Disabilities and Section 504