Education

With IDEA 2004 and its accompanying regulations as its foundation, Special Education Law, Second Edition, provides the most up-to-date and accurate information on the laws affecting the field of special education today. In a highly readable format, this comprehensive book enables readers to examine current legislation from a historical perspective and to understand the evolving nature of special education legislation and how it is interpreted by case law. In the revision, readers will find these welcome additions: A new chapter on “Discipline Concerns”; An expanded chapter on program development covering IFSPs, the extended school year, and IEPs; Discussion of the legal requirements under NCLB and how this law intersects with the requirements of IDEA 2004; More content tied directly to the standards and competencies designated by CEC, INTASC, and PRAXIS; More pedagogical elements such as reflection questions, additional case briefs, and relevant websites for further exploration.Although the authors chose to expand the original content, they retained many of the features that made it an excellent choice for students of special education law.

Information on Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act and recent case law-Changes to the IDEA are significant and will result in changes to state laws and regulations governing special education.  Case law continues to accumulate directing the interpretation of the law.  Current information is essential to special education stakeholders.

New chapter on discipline-Discipline remains one of the most important issues to teachers and administrators.  Information on Zero Tolerance, IAES, and Manifest Determination Hearings and IDEA 2004 are a valuable resource for all involved with special education students.

Addresses requirements of No Child Left Behind which interact with the requirements of IDEA 2004-A careful examination of the interaction of the NCLB and IDEA laws attempts to clarify their requirements and guide educators in making educational decisions.

Expansion of the pedagogy materials-Includes websites for further exploration and expands two sections: Illustrating the Law and Illustrating the Law Through Discussion by providing two new briefings and additional discussion questions.

• A  new chapter, “Discipline Concerns,” focuses on the most frequently cited controversial issue in education today. This chapter on the consequences of undesirable behavior discusses zero tolerance, determination manifestation, and interim alternative educational settings.
• An expanded chapter on program development covering Individual Family Services Plans (IFSPs), the extended school year, as well as Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• A discussion of the legal requirements under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), and how this law intersects with the requirements of IDEA 2004, impacting the practicalities of special education
• More content tied directly to the standards and competencies of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC), and PRAXIS^TM
• Additional pedagogy. The authors have included reflection questions for extending discussion at the end of every chapter, additional case briefs, and relevant websites for further exploration.

PART I        The Bases for Special Education

Chapter 1    Historical Overview of Special Education

Chapter 2    A New Foundation for Special Education Services

PART II       Six Basic Principles of Special Education Legislation

Chapter 3    Free Appropriate Public Education

Chapter 4    Nondiscriminatory Evaluation

Chapter 5    Program Development

Chapter 6    Least Restrictive Environment

Chapter 7    Procedural Due Process

Chapter 8    Parental Participation

PART III      Remedies

Chapter 9    Enforcement

Chapter 10  Discipline Issues

Chapter 11  Mediation and Impartial Due Process Hearing

Chapter 12  Ethics and the Special Education Professional

Special Education Law  (Special Education)

Special Education Law, Second Edition

Nikki L. Murdick, Barbara C. Gartin, and Terry Crabtree

With IDEA 2004 and its accompanying regulations as its foundation, this readable book provides the most up-to-date and accurate information on the laws impacting the field of special education today. This comprehensive book enables students and professors to examine current legislation from a historical perspective, and provides the reader with an opportunity to understand the evolving nature of special education legislation and how it is interpreted by case law.

The second edition of Special Education Law has expanded its utility by adding additional content, including:

• A new chapter, “Discipline Concerns,” focuses on the most frequently cited controversial issue in education today. This chapter on the consequences of undesirable behavior discusses zero tolerance, determination manifestation, and interim alternative educational settings.
• An expanded chapter on program development covering Individual Family Services Plans (IFSPs), the extended school year, as well as Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• A discussion of the legal requirements under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), and how this law intersects with the requirements of IDEA 2004, impacting the practicalities of special education
• More content tied directly to the standards and competencies of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC), and PRAXIS^TM
• More pedagogy. The authors have included reflection questions for extending discussion at the end of every chapter, additional case briefs, and relevant websites for further exploration.

Allyn & Bacon Digital Media Archive CD-ROM for Education, 2001 Edition
Allyn & Bacon
©2001 | Merrill | CD-ROM Only | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205319602 | ISBN-13: 9780205319602
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CourseCompass (5.0) Instructor Quick Start Guide
Allyn & Bacon & Longman
©2007 | Merrill | Paper | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205531709 | ISBN-13: 9780205531707

Responding to Hate at School: A Guide for Teachers, Counselors, and Administrators
Southern Poverty Law Center
©2001 | Merrill | Paper | Instock
ISBN-10: 0130284580 | ISBN-13: 9780130284587

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