The comprehensive guide to special education law : over 400 frequently asked questions and answers every educator needs to know about the legal rights of exceptional children and their parents / / George A. Giuliani

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910807170203321
• Autore: Giuliani George A. <1938->
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: London ; ; Philadelphia, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2012
• ISBN: 1-280-77797-4; 9786613688361; 0-85700-585-5
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (324 p.)
• Disciplina: 344.73/0791
• Soggetti: Children with disabilities - Education - Law and legislation - United States; Special education - Law and legislation - United States
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: The Comprehensive Guide to Special Education Law: Over 400 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Every Educator Needs to Know about the Legal Rights of Exceptional Children and their Parents; Disclaimer; About the Author; Acknowledgements; Preface; Introduction; Why this book was written; Objectives of the book; Understanding citations in the book; 1 Overview of Special Education Law; What is the legal definition of special education?; In the definition of special education, who is considered a "parent"?; In the definition of special education, who is a "child with a disability"?; What is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA)?What are the purposes of IDEIA?; Is IDEIA made of separate parts?; Where can you find IDEIA?; What disabilities are covered under IDEIA?; Why is "gifted and talented" not a classification under IDEIA?; How many children currently receive special education services?; Children with disabilities in special education represent approximately what percentage of all children in school?; Does IDEIA address the needs of infants and toddlers?; Where is special education instruction provided?; Why was a federal law in special education enacted?Is there a law to protect students with disabilities who are deemed not eligible for special education?; What are the legal steps required in the special education process under IDEIA?; 2 Requirements for Being a "Parent"; Who is a "parent" as defined under IDEIA?; Why is there such a broad definition of a parent under IDEIA?; Who is considered an "adoptive" parent?; Are biological or adoptive parents always presumed to be authorized to make educational decisions for the child even if other individuals also meet the definition of parent?; Who is considered a foster parent?What rights do foster parents have in the educational decision making for a child in special education?; Who is considered a guardian?; Who is considered a surrogate parent?; Are surrogate parents required to have knowledge and skills that ensure adequate representation of the student?; What rights does a surrogate parent have under IDEIA?; What are the guidelines for being a surrogate parent for a student?; Can the state be considered a surrogate parent?; Can a foster parent serve as a surrogate parent?; How long can a surrogate parent act as surrogate parent?Is there a timeframe for assignment of a surrogate parent?; When parents divorce, who exercises the rights under IDEIA?; Who is considered a ward of the state?; Is there a transfer of parental rights at the age of majority in special education?; How are children informed of the transfer of rights?; 3 Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE); What is a FAPE?; What does "free" actually mean?; Is lack of funds a sufficient defense for not providing a student with a disability an appropriate education?; Is "cost of services" a defense for not providing a student with a disability an appropriate education?
• Sommario/riassunto: This useful handbook provides educators with a practical understanding of the laws that are in place to protect the children with special needs that they support. Written in a user-friendly Q and A format, it covers all of the key areas of special education law including Free Appropriate Public Education, related services, and discipline.