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 teachers and other special educators 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… More >>
#1 by Rebecca Stilwell on July 2, 2010 - 10:55 am
This is a good basic introduction to the complicated area of special education law. The principals are discussed and illustrated in real life situations. Relevance to IDEA, ADA, and NCLB are integrated. This is a great resource for teachers and parents of special needs children.
Rating: 4 / 5
#2 by Gretchen Lawn on July 2, 2010 - 1:28 pm
I purchased this book for a graduate course. It might be the most comprehensive law book available for special education. This book explains the history of why we have special education law and then goes on to explain where we currently are and why. When you need to know the laws, this is your reference.
Rating: 4 / 5