LibGuides: SE-5005 v3: Module 4 Lesson 8 Resources

Module 4 Lesson 8 Resources

The Law and Special Education

Yell, M. L. (2018). The law and special education (5th ed.). Pearson Education Inc.

Read Chapters 13 and 14

These two chapters look at contemporary issues in special education law including disciplining students with disabilities, bullying, charter schools, RTI & MTSS, educational records issues, and teacher liability for student injury.

Access the Redshelf book from your course, in the Getting Started module or from the Bookshelf link, on the top navigation bar.

New Guidance Reaffirms Importance of Full Implementation of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
U.S. Department of Education. (2021, August 24). New guidance reaffirms importance of full implementation of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act amidst COVID-19 pandemic.
This is the guidance from the U.S. Department of Education on IDEA during a pandemic. There are links to several Q & A pages which are updated on a regular basis. While the pages may change, expect that you can always find FAQs at the U.S. Department of Education home page found here: https://www.ed.gov.
Return to School Roadmap
U.S. Department of Education. (2021, September 30). Return to school roadmap [PDF file].
This is a link to the OSERS Q & A document which answers questions about school district’s responsibilities during a pandemic. This site is to be updated as needed, so check back here often.

Optional Resources

These are all good resources to keep abreast of current issues in Special Education:

Sped Law Blog
The Special Education blog features well-known special education lawyers and advocates. It is a useful source to keep in tune with current issues.
Wrightslaw
Founded by Pete and Pam Wright, this is one of the most popular websites for parents and teachers to find out about current issues in special education.
The Council for Exceptional Children
This is the home page for the Council for Exceptional Children, an international professional organization for parents and teachers of special education students.
The Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education
CADRE is funded by the Office of Special Education Programs at the U.S. Department of Education to serve as the National Center on Dispute Resolution in Special Education. This site provides useful resources to families and schools on special education topics.