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Special Education Law Case Studies

A Review from Practitioners, Second Edition

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Special Education Law Case Studies

A Review from Practitioners, Second Edition

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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 second edition 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.

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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 Case)
Chapter 3: Compensatory Education and Long-Term Denial of FAP
(Megan Case)
Chapter 4: Tuition Reimbursement for Unilateral Private School Placement
(Helen Case)
Part II: Evaluation, Identification, and Educational Decision-Making
Chapter 5: Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE) and Parental Rights
(Chrissy Case)
Chapter 6: Extended School Year and Educational Regression
(Ben Case)
Chapter 7: Disproportionate Identification Of Minority Students
(Tim Case)
Part III: Programming and Instructional Disputes
Chapter 8: Transition Services for Post-Secondary Education
(Brian Case)
Chapter 9: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Disputes
(George Case)
Chapter 10: Autism and Private School Placements
(J.R. Case)
Part IV: Discipline, Behavior, and Student Safety
Chapter 11: Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) And Behavioral Intervention
(Kai Case)
Chapter 12: Restraint And Seclusion of Students with Disabilities
(Ryan Case)
Chapter 13: Discipline of Students with Disabilities and Section 504 Violation
(Steve Case)
Part V: Confidentiality, Rights, and Emerging Legal Issues
Chapter 14: FERPA and Student Data Privacy
(Ally Case)
Chapter 15: Covid-19 and Compensatory Services
(Brooke Case)
Chapter 16: Conclusion: Lessons for School Leaders from Special Education Litigation
Index
About the Authors

Product details

Bloomsbury Academic Test
Published 10 Dec 2026
Format Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition 2nd
Pages 192
ISBN 9798216548508
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
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…

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