Wrightslaw: Special Education Legal Developments and Cases 2015 - Softcover

If you want to know about exciting new developments in special education law, "Wrightslaw: Special Education Legal Developments and Cases 2015" will help you stay up-to-date. This unique book includes: * All decisions in IDEA cases by Courts of Appeals between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2015 * All "Dear Colleague" Policy and Guidance letters published by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (OSERS) in 2015 * Verdicts in jury trials and multi-million dollar settlements in teacher abuse cases * Discrimination cases initiated and settled by the Department of Justice * Background and pleadings in a Section 504/ADAA case about a child who needed her service dog at school - a case that may be decided by the Supreme Court later this year * Emerging issues and trends in special education law and how the law is evolving * Tutorial on how to use Google Scholar to find cases about specific legal issues "Wrightslaw: Special Education Legal Developments and Cases 2015" includes a Table of Decisions with the date, court, synopsis of legal issues, outcome, and prevailing party in the cases. The Table of Decisions includes a summary in which the Court's words are used to describe the legal issues and rulings in the case. Each case also includes a link to the full text of the decision. "Wrightslaw: Special Education Legal Developments and Cases 2015" is an invaluable resource for parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys. You will refer to this book again and again.

Peter W.D. Wright is an attorney who represents children with special educational needs. Pete struggled with learning disabilities, including dyslexia, dysgraphia and ADHD. His determination to help children grew out of his own educational experiences. Pamela Wright is a psychotherapist who has worked with children and families since the 1970’s. Her training and experience in clinical psychology and clinical social work give her a unique perspective on parent-child-school dynamics, problems and solutions. Pam has written extensively about raising, educating, and advocating for children with disabilities. The Wrights provide accurate, up-to-date information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities through Wrightslaw.com, the #1 ranked special education website. Pete and Pam Wright are authors of several best-selling books, including Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Edition and Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Edition, Wrightslaw: All About IEPs, and Wrightslaw: All About Tests and Assessments. - See more at: http://www.wrightslaw.com/bks/2015law/index.htm#authors