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Peer reviewedBudoff, Milton; And Others – Exceptional Children, 1981
The article examines the issues raised by 51 Massachusetts due process appeals in which parents of handicapped children appealed for more appropriate placements within the public schools. Results are discussed in terms of identification issues, issues related to educational or related services, and placement. (DB)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Disability Identification, Due Process, Elementary Secondary Education
Direct linkdeBettencourt, Laurie U. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2002
The similarities and differences of provisions in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are discussed, including provisions relating to identification of students with disabilities, eligibility, evaluation procedures, the Individualized Education Programs, least restrictive environment…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Disability Identification, Due Process, Educational Legislation
Download full textObiakor, Festus E.; And Others – 1993
This report compares and contrasts special education and least restrictive environment requirements for children with disabilities in Nigeria and the United States. The implementation of special education policies in both countries is discussed, including policies in the following areas: referral and identification, nondiscriminatory assessment,…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Disabilities, Disability Identification, Due Process
Palmer, Susan – 1997
This fact sheet uses a question-and-answer format to summarize early intervention services for children (birth through age 2) provided by Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997 (Public Law 105-17). Questions and answers address the following topics: the purpose of Part C (early identification and intervention with…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Developmental Delays, Disabilities, Disability Identification
Yell, Mitchell L. – 1998
This textbook provides information on the legal development of special education, the current legal requirements in providing a free appropriate public education to students with disabilities, and the procedures involved in obtaining legal information in law libraries and on the Internet. Specifically, the 16 chapters address: (1) sources of law…
Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Court Litigation, Disabilities, Disability Identification
Osborne, Allan G., Jr. – 1996
This book is designed to provide educators with comprehensive information about special education law, especially the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Chapter 1 briefly reviews the history of special education. In Chapter 2 the specific rights of students to special education and related services are detailed. Chapter 3 outlines…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Compliance (Legal), Conflict Resolution, Court Litigation
Anderson, Winifred; And Others – 1997
Designed to assist parents and teachers in understanding the complex procedures of special education, this book describes the process for obtaining school services for children with disabilities. An introduction reviews six major provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that relate to children's rights to a free,…
Descriptors: Academic Records, Career Planning, Civil Rights, Disabilities
Anderson, Winifred; Chitwood, Stephen; Hayden, Deidre – 1999
Designed to assist Spanish-speaking parents and teachers in understanding special education procedures, this book describes the process for obtaining school services for children with disabilities. An introduction reviews six major provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that relate to children's rights to a free,…
Descriptors: Academic Records, Career Planning, Civil Rights, Disabilities
