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The Essentials of Special Education Law

Andrew M. Markelz and David F. Bateman

The Essentials of Special Education Law distills the legal complexities of special education into a practical resource for preparation programs as well as professionals in the field. Written and organized with college students and practicing educators in mind, this book serves as a go-to guide to the historical underpinnings of special education, the six pillars of the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), essential court cases that have propelled the field of special education to where it is today, and practical application tips to ensure legal compliance. With 45 years of combined special education legal experience, authors Andrew Markelz and David Bateman present the essential components of special education law like never before.

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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 170 • Trim: 6⅜ x 9½
978-1-5381-5002-3 • Hardback • July 2021 • $99.00 • (£76.00)
978-1-5381-5003-0 • Paperback • July 2021 • $33.00 • (£25.00)
978-1-5381-5004-7 • eBook • July 2021 • $31.00 • (£25.00)
Series: Special Education Law, Policy, and Practice
Subjects: Education / Special Education / General, Law / Disability, Education / Inclusive Education
Courses: Education; Policy & Reform, Education; Special Education; General, Law; Education Law

David F. Bateman is professor at Shippensburg University in the department of educational leadership and special education, where he teaches courses on special education law, assessment, and facilitating inclusion. He has recently coauthored A Principal’s Guide to Special Education, A Teacher’s Guide to Special Education, Charting the Course: Special Education in Charter Schools, Special Education Leadership: Building Effective Programming in Schools, and Current Trends and Legal Issues in Special Education.

Andrew M. Markelz is assistant professor of special education at Ball State University. As the coordinator of Ball State’s Director of Special Education Licensure Program, he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in special education law, administrative and organizational theory, and family collaboration. Markelz is a member of the Council for Exceptional Children and has served on the executive board of the Teacher Education Division.

PART I ROLE OF GOVERNMENT

1 The Government and Special Education

2 The History of Special Education

3 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

PART II PILLARS OF IDEA

4 Free Appropriate Public Education

5 Nondiscriminatory Evaluation

6 Individualized Education Program

7 Least Restrictive Environment

8 Parent Participation

9 Procedural Safeguards

PART III ADDITIONAL ISSUES

10 Discipline

11 Transition and Related Services

12 Confidentiality in Special Education

Key Terms Every Special Educator Needs to Know

Index

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


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


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


Establishes a historical foundation for how special education got to where it is today



Chapters organized by asking the essential questions that every special educator needs to know



Boxes throughout the text with key terms, concepts, and discussion questions



Seminal legislation, regulation, and court cases featured



Where can I find more information? is answered at the end of each chapter to provide a list and description of resources for further exploration



Clear and accessible style of writing and organization of content.



FOR PROFESSORS
Ancillary Materials are available for this title. For access to these professor use only materials, please Sign-In if you are a registered user, or Register then email us at rltextbooks@bloomsbury.com
Lecture Notes. The Lecture Notes provide the tables and figures from the text.

The Essentials of Special Education Law

Cover Image
Hardback
Paperback
eBook
Summary
Summary
  • The Essentials of Special Education Law distills the legal complexities of special education into a practical resource for preparation programs as well as professionals in the field. Written and organized with college students and practicing educators in mind, this book serves as a go-to guide to the historical underpinnings of special education, the six pillars of the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), essential court cases that have propelled the field of special education to where it is today, and practical application tips to ensure legal compliance. With 45 years of combined special education legal experience, authors Andrew Markelz and David Bateman present the essential components of special education law like never before.

Details
Details
  • Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
    Pages: 170 • Trim: 6⅜ x 9½
    978-1-5381-5002-3 • Hardback • July 2021 • $99.00 • (£76.00)
    978-1-5381-5003-0 • Paperback • July 2021 • $33.00 • (£25.00)
    978-1-5381-5004-7 • eBook • July 2021 • $31.00 • (£25.00)
    Series: Special Education Law, Policy, and Practice
    Subjects: Education / Special Education / General, Law / Disability, Education / Inclusive Education
    Courses: Education; Policy & Reform, Education; Special Education; General, Law; Education Law
Author
Author
  • David F. Bateman is professor at Shippensburg University in the department of educational leadership and special education, where he teaches courses on special education law, assessment, and facilitating inclusion. He has recently coauthored A Principal’s Guide to Special Education, A Teacher’s Guide to Special Education, Charting the Course: Special Education in Charter Schools, Special Education Leadership: Building Effective Programming in Schools, and Current Trends and Legal Issues in Special Education.

    Andrew M. Markelz is assistant professor of special education at Ball State University. As the coordinator of Ball State’s Director of Special Education Licensure Program, he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in special education law, administrative and organizational theory, and family collaboration. Markelz is a member of the Council for Exceptional Children and has served on the executive board of the Teacher Education Division.

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
  • PART I ROLE OF GOVERNMENT

    1 The Government and Special Education

    2 The History of Special Education

    3 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

    PART II PILLARS OF IDEA

    4 Free Appropriate Public Education

    5 Nondiscriminatory Evaluation

    6 Individualized Education Program

    7 Least Restrictive Environment

    8 Parent Participation

    9 Procedural Safeguards

    PART III ADDITIONAL ISSUES

    10 Discipline

    11 Transition and Related Services

    12 Confidentiality in Special Education

    Key Terms Every Special Educator Needs to Know

    Index

Reviews
Reviews
  • 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


    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


    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


Features
Features
  • Establishes a historical foundation for how special education got to where it is today



    Chapters organized by asking the essential questions that every special educator needs to know



    Boxes throughout the text with key terms, concepts, and discussion questions



    Seminal legislation, regulation, and court cases featured



    Where can I find more information? is answered at the end of each chapter to provide a list and description of resources for further exploration



    Clear and accessible style of writing and organization of content.



Resources
Resources
  • FOR PROFESSORS
    Ancillary Materials are available for this title. For access to these professor use only materials, please Sign-In if you are a registered user, or Register then email us at rltextbooks@bloomsbury.com
    Lecture Notes. The Lecture Notes provide the tables and figures from the text.

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