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Special Education Law Case Studies

A Review from Practitioners

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Special Education Law Case Studies

A Review from Practitioners

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Description

Special education isn't defined by paperwork-it's defined by decisions. And when those decisions are wrong, the consequences are immediate, personal, and often legal.

This book puts you inside real-world special education scenarios drawn from actual cases involving students, families, and school systems. Each case challenges you to think like a leader under pressure-balancing law, data, and judgment in moments where the right answer isn't always obvious. With clear analysis and practical commentary, you'll see not just what happened, but why it mattered and how decisions could have been stronger.

Designed for both new and experienced educators, this is not a theory book. It's a field guide for making defensible decisions, avoiding common mistakes, and delivering services that hold up-to scrutiny and to the needs of students.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Part I: Foundations of FAPE and the IDEA Framework
Chapter 1: Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and Virtual Learning
(Curtis' Case)
Chapter 2: Least Restrictive Environment and Inclusive Education
(Cecil's Case)
Chapter 3: Compensatory Education and Long-Term Denial of FAP
(Megan's Case)
Chapter 4: Tuition Reimbursement for Unilateral Private School Placement
(Helen's Case)

Part II: Evaluation, Identification, and Educational Decision-Making
Chapter 5: Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE) and Parental Rights
(Chrissy's Case)
Chapter 6: Extended School Year and Educational Regression
(Ben's Case)
Chapter 7: Disproportionate Identification Of Minority Students
(Tim's Case)

Part III: Programming and Instructional Disputes
Chapter 8: Transition Services for Post-Secondary Education
(Brian's Case)
Chapter 9: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Disputes
(George's Case)
Chapter 10: Autism and Private School Placements
(J.R.'s Case)

Part IV: Discipline, Behavior, and Student Safety
Chapter 11: Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) And Behavioral Intervention
(Kai's Case)
Chapter 12: Restraint And Seclusion of Students with Disabilities
(Ryan's Case)
Chapter 13: Discipline of Students with Disabilities and Section 504 Violation
(Steve's Case)

Part V: Confidentiality, Rights, and Emerging Legal Issues
Chapter 14: FERPA and Student Data Privacy
(Ally's Case)
Chapter 15: Covid-19 and Compensatory Services
(Brooke's Case)
Chapter 16: Conclusion: Lessons for School Leaders from Special Education Litigation

Product details

Bloomsbury Academic Test
Published 04 Feb 2027
Format Paperback
Edition 2nd
Pages 200
ISBN 9798216548492
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Dimensions 229 x 152 mm
Series Special Education Law, Policy, and Practice
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

David F. Bateman

David F. Bateman, PhD, is a Special Education Cons…

Author

Jenifer L. Cline

Jenifer L. Cline has worked in special education f…

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