The Essentials of Special Education Law

By: David F. Bateman, Andrew M. Markelz

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Paperback | 15 July 2021

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The Essentials of Special Education Law is a valuable contribution to special education teacher preparation programs and professionals in the field. Written with undergraduates in mind, this accessible book is an ideal textbook supplement to any university course needing a greater emphasis on special education law. For professionals in the field, The Essentials of Special Education Law, can serve as a go-to-guide for quick reference to the historical underpinnings of special education, the six pillars of IDEA, essential court cases that have propelled the field of special education to where it is today, practical application tips to ensure legal compliance, and additional resources for further consideration.

Special education law is often reported by university faculty and professionals in the field as an overlooked topic, despite its fundamental importance. Each chapter in The Essentials of Special Education Law is presented in a structured format to answer essential questions about special education law. By the end of this book, readers will be able to answer questions such as:

How do the three branches of government influence special education?
What key court cases propelled special education?
What is the progression of federal involvement in the education of students with disabilities?
What is a nondiscriminatory evaluation?
How do you ensure a free and appropriate education?
How do you develop a legally compliant individualized education plan?
What is meant by the least restrictive environment?

The first section of The Essentials of Special Education covers the role of government in establishing and defining special education. Seminal court cases and legislative initiatives that have shaped the field of special education are explored to provide historical context for understanding special education today. The second section examines each of the six pillars of the Individual with Disabilities Education Act. Key court cases that have influenced each pillar are presented along with practical tips for legally compliant implementation. The third section covers important topics such as discipline, confidentiality, and transition services. Key terminology are highlighted after each chapter along with additional questions to foster in-depth classroom discussions.

The Essentials of Special Education Law is a must-have book for those who understand the significance of special education law yet feel overwhelmed by the jargon and ever-changing nature of the law. The Essentials of Special Education Law cuts through the complexity of legislation and is a clear and concise resource for understanding the essentials of special education law.

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As a brief skim over the deep waters of special education law, this textbook hits its mark.

--Mitchell L. Yell, Fred and Francis Lester Palmetto Chair, Teacher Education and professor, special education, University of South Carolina

The Essentials of Special Education Law is a straightforward textbook for candidates in all licensure areas. A key feature is an easy-to-understand refresher on U.S. Government and foundational knowledge related to special education history--this provides a critical framework for understanding special education law. Markelz and Bateman seamlessly embed court cases and federal law in each chapter as legal exemplars of the IDEA pillars to inform candidates how to develop and deliver legally sound special education programs. Throughout the text, they masterfully identify practical suggestions to engage parents in the special education process. Each chapter concludes with excellent resources that link the theory to practice gap. An essential textbook for all candidates in teacher education preparation programs.

--Cynthia Dieterich, Baldwin Wallace University

The Essentials of Special Education Law serves as a comprehensive and readable source of leading legal issues in special education. Relatedly, Markelz and Bateman's book can be effectively adopted in special education law or related courses ranging from undergraduate pre-service teacher preparation programs to specialized graduate-level programs in educational leadership, school counseling, school psychology, and special education. This book will significantly improve the special education legal literacy of those that work closely with students with disabilities.

--Kevin P. Brady

Understanding special education law is critical for practicing educators, but too often, special education law is overlooked in teacher preparation programs. The Essentials of Special Education Law is a timely resource designed to fill this gap, making special education law and policy accessible for educators and other school personnel. From providing a comprehensive overview of the history of special education, to highlighting key vocabulary terms, to thoughtful discussion questions at the end of each chapter, Dr. Markelz and Dr. Bateman have created a resource to demystify special education law. This text is a valuable resource to improve legal literacy among educators.

--Paula E. Chan, associate professor of special education, Cleveland State University

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