Gifted Children and the Law: Mediation, Due Process, and Court Cases [Paperback]

Frances A. Karnes (Author), Ronald G. Marquardt (Author), Ronald G. Marquqrdt (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0910707154 | ISBN-13: 978-0910707152 | Publication Date: September 1991

Gifted Children and The Law: Meditation, Due Process, and Court Cases.

A groundbreaking book about gifted education and legal issues, this unique and understandable book synthesizes the results of all reported legal actions concerning the education of gifted and talented children up to 1991. Parents are encouraged to seek mediation and due process hearings in order to settle disputes and disagreements, and specific guidance is provided on how to do this. Also included are summaries of the legal status of gifted children in statutory law in various states. This book is an important reference for parents, educators, and administrators.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...a rich source of information for parents and professional advocates of gifted education." -- John F. Feldhusen, Ph.D., Purdue University and Past Editor, Gifted Child Quarterly

"A valuable resource and reference book that will be referred to for years to come....(A) unique contribution to the field of education of gifted students." -- James J. Gallagher, Ph.D., Past-President, National Association for Gifted Children

"Essential reading for all educators, policy makers, and parents concerned with the issues of public education and the gifted child." -- The Midwest Book Review

About the Author

Frances A. Karnes, Ph.D. and Ronald G. Marquardt, Ph.d Esq.

Dr. Karnes is Professor of Special Education and Director of the Center for Gifted Studies at the University fo Southern Mississippi. She is the former president of The Association for the Gifted. Dr. Marquardt is Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science at the University of Southern Mississippi. As an attorney, Dr. Marquardt is a specialist in constitutional law and legal research. He and Dr. Karnes are Co-Directors of the Institute for Law and Gifted Education in Hattiesburg, MS.

Product Details

• Paperback: 221 pages
• Publisher: Great Potential Press (September 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0910707154
• ISBN-13: 978-0910707152
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,238,465 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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