Essential Concepts and School-Based Cases in Special Education Law

Charles Russo - University of Dayton, USA
Allan G. Osborne - Snug Harbor Community School (Retired), Quincy, Massachusetts
Essential Concepts and School-Based Cases in Special Education Law
November 2007 | 368 pages | Corwin
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"A must-read, must-purchase, must-save reference. Provides relevant cases that can be used as a professional development resource for teachers and the leadership team, presents a clear explanation of laws for graduate courses, and offers an educational chronology for educators."
—Marian White Hood, Principal
Ernest Everett Just Middle School, Mitchellville, MD

"This book is a valuable resource for principals, directors of special education, superintendents, members of boards of directors, professors, and aspiring educators."
—Peter Hilts, Principal
The Classical Academy, Colorado Springs, CO

A concise, case-based desk reference about issues that affect special education!

The ideal resource for practicing or aspiring school leaders, this comprehensive book by special education law experts explores the most difficult and contentious areas of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act and its accompanying regulations. The authors synthesize concepts from leading special education cases and provide excerpts from selected legal decisions to help educators understand and more easily navigate the most pressing issues in special education law. Readers will find assistance in examining:

  • Entitlement to special education services
  • Procedural due process
  • Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
  • Related services, assistive technology, and transition services
  • Disciplinary sanctions for students with disabilities
  • Dispute resolution
  • Anti-discrimination laws

This text serves as a current and concise desk reference for educators, increasing their awareness of the legal requirements related to special education and strengthening their ability to work effectively with families and students.

Contents

Preface

Preface

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

About the Authors

1. Introduction: The Law of Special Education

  • Sources of Law
  • The Development of Special Education Laws
  • Legislative Initiatives
  • Case No. 1: Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
  • Case No. 2: Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia
  • References

2. Entitlement to Special Education and Related Services

  • Entitlement to Services
  • Students in Religious and Other Private Schools
  • Homeschooled Students
  • Case No. 3: Timothy W. v. Rochester, New Hampshire, School District
  • Case No. 4: Zobrest v. Catalina Foothills School District
  • References

3. Procedural Due Process

  • Student Records
  • Evaluation
  • Development of Individualized Education Programs
  • Parental Rights
  • Change in Placement
  • Case No. 5: Blackmon v. Springfield R-XII School District
  • Case No. 6: Stock v. Massachusetts Hospital School
  • References

4. Free Appropriate Public Education

  • Definition of Appropriate
  • Least Restrictive Environment
  • Placement in Private Facilities
  • Extended School Year Programs
  • Case No. 7: Board of Education of the Hendrick Hudson Central School District v. Rowley
  • Case No. 8: Sacramento City Unified School District, Board of Education v. Rachel H.
  • References

5. Related Services, Assistive Technology, and Transition Services

  • Required Related Services
  • Assistive Technology
  • Transition Services
  • Case No. 9: Cedar Rapids Community School District v. Garret F.
  • Case No. 10: Fick ex rel. Fick v. Sioux Falls School District
  • References

6. Student Discipline

  • Judicial History
  • The 1997 and 2004 IDEA Amendments
  • Case No. 11: Honig v. Doe
  • Case No. 12: AW ex rel. Wilson v. Fairfax County School Board
  • References

7. Dispute Resolution

  • Mediation
  • Resolution Sessions
  • Due Process Hearings
  • Judicial Review
  • Statutes of Limitations
  • Cases Under Other Statutes
  • Case No. 13: Schaffer ex rel. Schaffer v. Weast
  • Case No. 14: Winkelman ex rel. Winkelman v. Parma City School District
  • References

8. Remedies for Failure to Provide a Free Appropriate Public Education

  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Compensatory Educational Services
  • Attorney Fees and Costs
  • Damages
  • Case No. 15: Florence County School District Four v. Carter
  • Case No. 16: Arlington Central School District Board of Education v. Murphy
  • References

9. Emerging Issues

  • Child Find
  • State Testing Programs
  • State Responsibility to Ensure Compliance
  • Responsibility of Insurance Carriers
  • Disbursement of Federal Funds
  • Policy Letters
  • Programs for Infants and Toddlers
  • Report Cards and Transcripts
  • Case No. 17: Rene v. Reed
  • Case No. 18: Gadsby v. Grasmick
  • References

10. Antidiscrimination Statutes

  • Eligibility
  • Discrimination Prohibited
  • Otherwise Qualified Students With Disabilities
  • Reasonable Accommodations
  • Defenses
  • Case No. 19: Southeastern Community College v. Davis
  • Case No. 20: School Board of Nassau County, Florida v. Arline
  • References

Glossary

Glossary

Index

Index

Additional materials

Description

"A must-read, must-purchase, must-save reference. Provides relevant cases that can be used as a professional development resource for teachers and the leadership team, presents a clear explanation of laws for graduate courses, and offers an educational chronology for educators."
—Marian White Hood, Principal
Ernest Everett Just Middle School, Mitchellville, MD

"This book is a valuable resource for principals, directors of special education, superintendents, members of boards of directors, professors, and aspiring educators."
—Peter Hilts, Principal
The Classical Academy, Colorado Springs, CO

A concise, case-based desk reference about issues that affect special education!

The ideal resource for practicing or aspiring school leaders, this comprehensive book by special education law experts explores the most difficult and contentious areas of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act and its accompanying regulations. The authors synthesize concepts from leading special education cases and provide excerpts from selected legal decisions to help educators understand and more easily navigate the most pressing issues in special education law. Readers will find assistance in examining:

  • Entitlement to special education services
  • Procedural due process
  • Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
  • Related services, assistive technology, and transition services
  • Disciplinary sanctions for students with disabilities
  • Dispute resolution
  • Anti-discrimination laws

This text serves as a current and concise desk reference for educators, increasing their awareness of the legal requirements related to special education and strengthening their ability to work effectively with families and students.

Contents

Preface

Preface

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

About the Authors

1. Introduction: The Law of Special Education

  • Sources of Law
  • The Development of Special Education Laws
  • Legislative Initiatives
  • Case No. 1: Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
  • Case No. 2: Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia
  • References

2. Entitlement to Special Education and Related Services

  • Entitlement to Services
  • Students in Religious and Other Private Schools
  • Homeschooled Students
  • Case No. 3: Timothy W. v. Rochester, New Hampshire, School District
  • Case No. 4: Zobrest v. Catalina Foothills School District
  • References

3. Procedural Due Process

  • Student Records
  • Evaluation
  • Development of Individualized Education Programs
  • Parental Rights
  • Change in Placement
  • Case No. 5: Blackmon v. Springfield R-XII School District
  • Case No. 6: Stock v. Massachusetts Hospital School
  • References

4. Free Appropriate Public Education

  • Definition of Appropriate
  • Least Restrictive Environment
  • Placement in Private Facilities
  • Extended School Year Programs
  • Case No. 7: Board of Education of the Hendrick Hudson Central School District v. Rowley
  • Case No. 8: Sacramento City Unified School District, Board of Education v. Rachel H.
  • References

5. Related Services, Assistive Technology, and Transition Services

  • Required Related Services
  • Assistive Technology
  • Transition Services
  • Case No. 9: Cedar Rapids Community School District v. Garret F.
  • Case No. 10: Fick ex rel. Fick v. Sioux Falls School District
  • References

6. Student Discipline

  • Judicial History
  • The 1997 and 2004 IDEA Amendments
  • Case No. 11: Honig v. Doe
  • Case No. 12: AW ex rel. Wilson v. Fairfax County School Board
  • References

7. Dispute Resolution

  • Mediation
  • Resolution Sessions
  • Due Process Hearings
  • Judicial Review
  • Statutes of Limitations
  • Cases Under Other Statutes
  • Case No. 13: Schaffer ex rel. Schaffer v. Weast
  • Case No. 14: Winkelman ex rel. Winkelman v. Parma City School District
  • References

8. Remedies for Failure to Provide a Free Appropriate Public Education

  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Compensatory Educational Services
  • Attorney Fees and Costs
  • Damages
  • Case No. 15: Florence County School District Four v. Carter
  • Case No. 16: Arlington Central School District Board of Education v. Murphy
  • References

9. Emerging Issues

  • Child Find
  • State Testing Programs
  • State Responsibility to Ensure Compliance
  • Responsibility of Insurance Carriers
  • Disbursement of Federal Funds
  • Policy Letters
  • Programs for Infants and Toddlers
  • Report Cards and Transcripts
  • Case No. 17: Rene v. Reed
  • Case No. 18: Gadsby v. Grasmick
  • References

10. Antidiscrimination Statutes

  • Eligibility
  • Discrimination Prohibited
  • Otherwise Qualified Students With Disabilities
  • Reasonable Accommodations
  • Defenses
  • Case No. 19: Southeastern Community College v. Davis
  • Case No. 20: School Board of Nassau County, Florida v. Arline
  • References

Glossary

Glossary

Index

Index

Additional materials

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"A must-read, must-purchase, must-save reference. Provides relevant cases that can be used as a professional development resource for teachers and the leadership team, presents a clear explanation of laws for graduate courses, and offers an educational chronology for educators."
—Marian White Hood, Principal
Ernest Everett Just Middle School, Mitchellville, MD

"This book is a valuable resource for principals, directors of special education, superintendents, members of boards of directors, professors, and aspiring educators."
—Peter Hilts, Principal
The Classical Academy, Colorado Springs, CO

A concise, case-based desk reference about issues that affect special education!

The ideal resource for practicing or aspiring school leaders, this comprehensive book by special education law experts explores the most difficult and contentious areas of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act and its accompanying regulations. The authors synthesize concepts from leading special education cases and provide excerpts from selected legal decisions to help educators understand and more easily navigate the most pressing issues in special education law. Readers will find assistance in examining:

  • Entitlement to special education services
  • Procedural due process
  • Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
  • Related services, assistive technology, and transition services
  • Disciplinary sanctions for students with disabilities
  • Dispute resolution
  • Anti-discrimination laws

This text serves as a current and concise desk reference for educators, increasing their awareness of the legal requirements related to special education and strengthening their ability to work effectively with families and students.


Table Of Contents:

  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Authors
  • 1. Introduction: The Law of Special Education
  • Sources of Law
  • The Development of Special Education Laws
  • Legislative Initiatives
  • Case No. 1: Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
  • Case No. 2: Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia
  • References
  • 2. Entitlement to Special Education and Related Services
  • Entitlement to Services
  • Students in Religious and Other Private Schools
  • Homeschooled Students
  • Case No. 3: Timothy W. v. Rochester, New Hampshire, School District
  • Case No. 4: Zobrest v. Catalina Foothills School District
  • References
  • 3. Procedural Due Process
  • Student Records
  • Evaluation
  • Development of Individualized Education Programs
  • Parental Rights
  • Change in Placement
  • Case No. 5: Blackmon v. Springfield R-XII School District
  • Case No. 6: Stock v. Massachusetts Hospital School
  • References
  • 4. Free Appropriate Public Education
  • Definition of Appropriate
  • Least Restrictive Environment
  • Placement in Private Facilities
  • Extended School Year Programs
  • Case No. 7: Board of Education of the Hendrick Hudson Central School District v. Rowley
  • Case No. 8: Sacramento City Unified School District, Board of Education v. Rachel H.
  • References
  • 5. Related Services, Assistive Technology, and Transition Services
  • Required Related Services
  • Assistive Technology
  • Transition Services
  • Case No. 9: Cedar Rapids Community School District v. Garret F.
  • Case No. 10: Fick ex rel. Fick v. Sioux Falls School District
  • References
  • 6. Student Discipline
  • Judicial History
  • The 1997 and 2004 IDEA Amendments
  • Case No. 11: Honig v. Doe
  • Case No. 12: AW ex rel. Wilson v. Fairfax County School Board
  • References
  • 7. Dispute Resolution
  • Mediation
  • Resolution Sessions
  • Due Process Hearings
  • Judicial Review
  • Statutes of Limitations
  • Cases Under Other Statutes
  • Case No. 13: Schaffer ex rel. Schaffer v. Weast
  • Case No. 14: Winkelman ex rel. Winkelman v. Parma City School District
  • References
  • 8. Remedies for Failure to Provide a Free Appropriate Public Education
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Compensatory Educational Services
  • Attorney Fees and Costs
  • Damages
  • Case No. 15: Florence County School District Four v. Carter
  • Case No. 16: Arlington Central School District Board of Education v. Murphy
  • References
  • 9. Emerging Issues
  • Child Find
  • State Testing Programs
  • State Responsibility to Ensure Compliance
  • Responsibility of Insurance Carriers
  • Disbursement of Federal Funds
  • Policy Letters
  • Programs for Infants and Toddlers
  • Report Cards and Transcripts
  • Case No. 17: Rene v. Reed
  • Case No. 18: Gadsby v. Grasmick
  • References
  • 10. Antidiscrimination Statutes
  • Eligibility
  • Discrimination Prohibited
  • Otherwise Qualified Students With Disabilities
  • Reasonable Accommodations
  • Defenses
  • Case No. 19: Southeastern Community College v. Davis
  • Case No. 20: School Board of Nassau County, Florida v. Arline
  • References
  • Glossary
  • Index

Recent Product Reviews:

"Gathers concepts from leading special education cases and provides excerpts from selected legal decisions to help educators understand special challenges in special education law. The result is an important desk reference needed by any school teaching special education."
The Bookwatch, June 2008, Midwest Book Review
"A must-read, must-purchase, must-save reference. This text provides relevant cases that can be used as part of professional development for teachers and the leadership team, presents a clear explanation of laws for graduate courses, and offers an educational chronology for educators."
Marian White Hood, Principal, Ernest Everett Just Middle School, Mitchellville, MD
"This is a reference book I would want on my bookshelf when considering action in a special education situation."
Laurie Emery, Principal, Old Vail Middle School, Vail, AZ
"I’m very impressed with this book as a potential resource for principals, directors of special education, superintendents, members of boards of directors, professors, and aspiring educators. It would be extremely useful for checking the original language of a controlling case on a wide variety of topics."
Peter Hilts, Principal, The Classical Academy, Colorado Springs, CO

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