Navigate the legal framework of special education with this in-depth guide to litigation, dispute resolution, and advocacy under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and related statutes
Special education is a procedure for reasoned decision-making in providing education to children with disabilities according to their unique needs, strengths, and weaknesses. Special education litigation is a way to correct the failings of the statutory process and reset when it has gone awry. Whether representing parents or school districts, this book is your complete guide through this statutory process. Inside you will find an analysis of the history of special education, the process of special education, the law of special education litigation issues, special education dispute resolution procedures, remedies, and invaluable practice tips. Additional topics covered include the final decision of the hearing officer, the state complaint system, children in private schools, residency issues, evaluation, settlement agreements, hearings under the Rehabilitation Act, exhaustion of remedies in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, stay-put injunctions, and statutes of limitations and equitable tolling.
Authors:
Elizabeth Kelly & Cassie C. Black, Kriha Boucek, Oakbrook Terrace
Chapter 1 — History of Special Education
Chapter 2 — The Process of Special Education and Law of Special Education Litigation Issues
Chapter 3 — Special Education Dispute Resolution Procedures
Chapter 4 — Remedies
Chapter 5 — Practice Tips
Chapter 6 — Miscellaneous