IDEA: New Expectations for Schools and Students
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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act continues to change and evolve at a dramatic pace. This newly revised 4th Edition is the only resource with timely, detailed analysis on the New 2% Final Regulations. It also includes in-depth explanations of new pertinent guidance from OSEP, including Questions and Answers and Policy Letters! This easy-to-read, handy reference gives you real-world direction and clear, plain-English explanations of the Education Department’s interpretation of the law.
With IDEA: New Expectations for Schools and Students, you can:
• Understand how IDEA interacts with the NCLB
• Follow clear action steps to get your special education teachers certified
• Rely on proven policies to save you time and money
Major Topics Covered
IDEA: New Expectations for Schools and Students, 4th Edition is the perfect tool for educators, administrators, school attorneys, school board members and parents for getting a quick understanding of your responsibilities and most importantly ... for improving your schools.
This newly revised 4th Edition is the only resource with timely, detailed analysis on the New 2% Final Regulations. It also includes in-depth explanations of new pertinent guidance from OSEP, including Questions and Answers and Policy Letters!
After you’ve had an opportunity to review IDEA: New Expectations for Schools and Students, 4th Edition you’ll see why hundreds of your colleagues continue to rely on it to make their jobs easier by saving time and money.
The completely revised IDEA: New Expectations for Schools and Students, 4th Edition previews some changes that are likely to occur, such as:
• Clarifies rules on parental consent
• Explains what to do if a parent revokes or refuses consent
• Clarifies definition of a change of placement under discipline rules
• Explains how and when an SEA can adjust base payments
• Clarifies IDEA, Part C proposed regulations
You’ll also get concise, authoritative GUIDANCE on:
• Local Education Agency responsibilities for finding and serving children in private schools
• New highly qualified requirements for special education teachers
• New student evaluation and reevaluation guidelines
• Working with parents — and staying compliant with the law
• Who should be on the IEP team
• Why Response To Intervention is better than discrepancy evaluation
This easy-to-read, handy reference gives you real-world direction and clear, plain-English explanations of the Education Department’s interpretation of the law, how it interacts with the NCLB, and what you have to do to get your special education teachers certified.
Format and Frequency
- Single-issue, softbound publication.
Authors and Editors
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