The Law and Special Education » (2nd Edition)

Mitchell Yell, Ph.D., is a Professor in Special Education in the College of Education at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. For the past 12 years, Dr. Yell has conducted extensive research and presented numerous workshops on developing individualized education programs (IEPs), formulating legally correct special education policies, and adopting best practices in educating students with disabilities. Prior to coming to the University of South Carolina, Dr. Yell was a special education teacher in Minnesota for 16 years. During this time he taught in elementary, middle, and secondary classrooms and special schools for students with learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, and autism. He has published 60 journal articles and 12 book chapters and has conducted numerous workshops on special education law.

The second edition of one of the top special education law books in the field acquaints readers with the legal development and current legal requirements of special education.

The book includes new information on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 and the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.

Special Education K-12 Teachers and Administrators.

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Acquaints readers with the legal development of special education, current legal requirements, and procedures involved in conducting legal research. Presents principles drawn from selected cases and provides World Wide Web addresses for more information on legislation and regulations, research, and current legal developments. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.