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Allan G. Osborne,Charles Russo

Special Education and the Law: A Guide for Practitioners

Special Education and the Law: A Guide for Practitioners

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Special Education and the Law, Fourth Edition: A Guide for Practitioners is the ultimate resource for busy educators, providing a comprehensive examination of legislation and its regulations in a reader-friendly format. It covers key topics such as 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.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 12 April 2021
Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc


Educators encounter significant obstacles when catering to the diverse needs of students with disabilities. This encompasses a comprehensive understanding of the intricate legal realm of special education law. Special Education and the Law, Fourth Edition: A Guide for Practitioners stands as an invaluable resource for time-pressed educators. Authored by Osborne and Russo, former presidents of the Educational Law Association, they possess expertise in deciphering legalese into language that educators can readily comprehend. This comprehensive guide offers a thorough examination of legislation and provides clear interpretations of statutes and their corresponding regulations in a user-friendly format. Key topics covered include the rights of access to public education, the procedural due process, placement requirements, the delivery of related services, the discipline of students with disabilities, and the available remedies for non-compliance with the law. Distinguishing itself with a proactive approach to litigation, this book distinguishes itself from other publications. It includes:

Updates on legal developments since the third edition's publication in 2014, encompassing nearly 1000 federal and state cases

Comprehensive 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, ensuring a clear understanding of the legal landscape

With its user-friendly format, this resource empowers educators to prioritize their core competency: delivering exceptional education to students with special needs.

Weight: 798g
Dimension: 216 x 277 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781071818954
Edition number: 4 Revised edition

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