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The essential resource for success in special educationEducators 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 readerfriendly 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 almost1000 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 interpretationsWith its userfriendly format, this resource will help educators focus on their core competency: providing exemplary education to students with special needs.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Special Education and the Law: A Guide for Practitioners'? A: The book focuses on educating practitioners about special education law, including rights to public education, due process, and the legal obligations regarding students with disabilities.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors are Allan G. Osborne and Patricia A. Russo, both of whom have held leadership positions in the Educational Law Association.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the Fourth Edition of the book, published on January 7, 2021.
- Q: How does this book help educators? A: It translates complex legal language into an understandable format, allowing educators to better navigate legal challenges related to special education.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the book? A: Key topics include the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), and related services for students with disabilities.
- Q: Is this book suitable for new educators? A: Yes, it is designed to assist both new and experienced educators in understanding their legal responsibilities and the rights of students with disabilities.
- Q: Does the book include updates on legal developments? A: Yes, it provides updates on nearly 1000 federal and state cases that have been decided since the previous edition was published in 2014.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding and contains 288 pages, designed for easy reading and reference.
- Q: Can this book help with IEPs and parental considerations? A: Yes, it includes information on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and addresses parental rights and considerations in the special education process.
- Q: Is there a focus on litigation prevention in this book? A: Yes, the book adopts a preventative approach to litigation, helping educators understand how to comply with the law to avoid legal disputes.