ERIC Number: EJ1072019
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
Pages: 13
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The Impact of Special Education Law on Career and Technical Education
Dieterich, Cynthia A.; Smith, Kristian J.
American Secondary Education, v43 n3 p60-72 Sum 2015
Career and technical education (CTE) provides students of all ability levels the opportunity to develop skills for a post-secondary career. When students with disabilities are included in CTE, educators are legally required to provide an appropriate program that meets each student's unique needs. There are, however, few discussions in the secondary education literature that describe the substance of these legal mandates. This article provides an overview of legal issues related to delivering an appropriate CTE program for students with disabilities including a review of legislation, relevant case law, and suggestions for practice.
Descriptors: Special Education, Disabilities, Vocational Education, Secondary Education, Secondary School Students, Federal Legislation, Educational Legislation, Equal Education, Individualized Education Programs, Court Litigation, Legal Problems
Ashland University Dwight Schar College of Education. 229 Dwight Schar Building, 401 College Avenue, Ashland, OH 44805. Tel: 419-289-5273; Web site: http://www.ashland.edu/ase
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act 2004; Rehabilitation Act 1973 (Section 504)
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