Wrightslaw: Special Education Legal Developments and Cases 2015 - Softcover

Wright Esq., Peter W.D.; Wright MA MSW, Pamela Darr

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1892320398 ISBN 13: 9781892320391

Publisher: Harbor House Law Press, Incorporated, 2016

Synopsis

If you want to know about exciting new developments in special education law, Wrightslaw: Special Education Legal Developments and Cases 2015 will help you stay up-to-date. This unique book includes all decisions in IDEA cases by Courts of Appeals between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2015. You will also find all "Dear Colleague" Policy and Guidance letters published by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (OSERS) in 2015. Read the verdicts in jury trials and multi-million dollar settlements in teacher abuse cases and learn about discrimination cases initiated and settled by the Department of Justice. Get a tutorial on how to use Google Scholar to find cases about specific legal issues. This book includes a Table of Decisions with the date, court, synopsis of legal issues, outcome, and prevailing party in the cases. Wrightslaw: Special Education Legal Developments and Cases 2015 is an invaluable resource for parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys. You will refer to this book again and again.

About this title

About the Author:

Peter W.D. Wright is an attorney who represents children with special educational needs. Pete struggled with learning disabilities, including dyslexia, dysgraphia and ADHD. His determination to help children grew out of his own educational experiences. Pamela Wright is a psychotherapist who has worked with children and families since the 1970’s. Her training and experience in clinical psychology and clinical social work give her a unique perspective on parent-child-school dynamics, problems and solutions. Pam has written extensively about raising, educating, and advocating for children with disabilities. The Wrights provide accurate, up-to-date information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities through Wrightslaw.com, the #1 ranked special education website. Pete and Pam Wright are authors of several best-selling books, including Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Edition and Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Edition, Wrightslaw: All About IEPs, and Wrightslaw: All About Tests and Assessments. - See more at: http://www.wrightslaw.com/bks/2015law/index.htm#authors

About this edition

• Publisher: Harbor House Law Press, Incorporated
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1892320398
• ISBN 13: 9781892320391
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 105