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Direct linkCouncil for Exceptional Children, 2022
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) vigorously supports educational reforms within the public schools while promoting rigorous learning standards, strong educational outcomes, shared-decision making, diverse educational offerings, and the removal of unnecessary administrative requirements. At the same time, it is imperative that educators…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Educational Legislation, Equal Education, Federal Legislation
Zirkel, Perry A. – Communique, 2016
For this 10th article in the series reviewing recent court decisions concerning appropriate school psychology practice from both professional and legal perspectives, the focus is eligibility under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). For this purpose, the courts have generally agreed that, based on the definitions in the IDEA's…
Descriptors: School Psychology, Court Litigation, Eligibility, Disabilities
Peer reviewedShaw, Stan F.; Madaus, Joseph W.; Banerjee, Manju – Intervention in School and Clinic, 2009
Postsecondary education is a realistic and necessary option for successful adult outcomes. An understanding of the realities in postsecondary education is necessary if students with disabilities and their families are to be prepared to make wise choices for successful transition. School personnel should use the high school years to implement…
Descriptors: Postsecondary Education, Independent Study, Disabilities, School Personnel
Download full textWalker, Christopher J. – Online Submission, 2006
In light of the Supreme Court's decision this Term in "Schaffer v. Weast," this Note analyzes the current state of special education law and argues that parents, attorneys, and advocates should look beyond the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to Section 504 in the post-"Schaffer" public school. This Note shows…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Special Education, Special Schools, State Schools
Thomas, Stephen B. – 1985
Handicapped students are now protected by specific statutes in addition to the broad constitutional protection offered all students. As the number of related statutes, regulations, and case law decisions grew, assimilation became increasingly difficult. This publication attempts to meet educators' need for a succinct guide in special education…
Descriptors: Athletics, Board of Education Policy, Court Litigation, Disabilities
Ordover, Eileen L. – 1996
This paper presents an outline and analysis of federal legislation and court decisions relevant to the exclusion of students with disabilities by school systems through the filing of delinquency and other petitions based upon in-school behavior. In many cases the behavior is related to the disability and/or to the consequences of the school…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Child Advocacy, Compliance (Legal), Court Litigation
