Successful Inclusion for Educational Leaders [Paperback]

Larry D. Bartlett (Author), Greg R. Weisenstein (Author), Susan Etscheidt (Author)

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Publication Date: September 8, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0130404888 | ISBN-13: 978-0130404886

This book outlines and explains the requirements of special education law as it applies to regular and special education. It tackles the difficult and sometimes complicated issues of inclusion, student discipline, IEP development, transitioning, and working with parents. Its strength is presenting special education law in easy-to-understand language and its use of best practices in implementing the law. Inclusion Basics; Working with Parents and Parent Rights; Due Process Hearings, Mediation, and Complaints; Identification and Evaluation of Students; Individualized Education Programs; Placement; Preschool and Infant and Toddler Programs; Secondary School Considerations; Discipline; Student Relationships; Staff Relationships and Staffing Patterns; Budget and Funding; Autism; Emotional Disturbance/Behavior Disorders (EBD); Mental Retardation/Mental Disabilities (MD); Specific Learning Disability (LD); Orthopedic Impairment/Physical Disabilities; Speech or Language Impairment; Other Health Impairment (OHI); and Low Incidence Disabilities.

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This book outlines and explains the requirements of special education law as it applies to regular and special education. It tackles the difficult and sometimes complicated issues of inclusion, student discipline, IEP development, transitioning, and working with parents. Its strength is presenting special education law in easy-to-understand language and its use of best practices in implementing the law. Inclusion Basics; Working with Parents and Parent Rights; Due Process Hearings, Mediation, and Complaints; Identification and Evaluation of Students; Individualized Education Programs; Placement; Preschool and Infant and Toddler Programs; Secondary School Considerations; Discipline; Student Relationships; Staff Relationships and Staffing Patterns; Budget and Funding; Autism; Emotional Disturbance/Behavior Disorders (EBD); Mental Retardation/Mental Disabilities (MD); Specific Learning Disability (LD); Orthopedic Impairment/Physical Disabilities; Speech or Language Impairment; Other Health Impairment (OHI); and Low Incidence Disabilities.

About the Author

Larry D. Bartlett is a professor and departmental executive officer in the Division of Educational Policy and Leadership Studies at The University of Iowa. He is an administrative law judge for special education hearings in Iowa and for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, United States Department of Interior. Previously, he was the legal consultant to the Iowa Department of Public Instruction and a high school social studies department chair. He currently teaches courses on education law and the administration of special education programs.

Greg R. Weisenstein is dean of the College of Education, Health and Human Development at Montana State University. Previously, he has served as dean of the School of Education at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs; associate dean for research and professor of education at Clemson University; coordinator of Vocational and Secondary Special Education Programs at the University of Washington; a member of the President's Committee on Employment of the People with Disabilities; and international president of the Council for Exceptional Children's Division on Career Development.

Susan Etscheidt is an associate professor of special education at the University of Northern Iowa and the coordinator of Programs for Children with Behavioral Disorders K-6. She teaches courses in the area of behavioral disorders, behavior management, and special education law and policy. In addition to her involvement in the teacher preparation program at UNI, Dr. Etscheidt is an administrative law judge for special education hearings in Iowa.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall (September 8, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130404888
• ISBN-13: 978-0130404886
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,214,650 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, Easy Read, July 18, 2011

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This review is from: Special Education Law and Practice in Public Schools (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

Used this book for a graduate class. At some points, the author seems to be simplistic, but it was not overly so. I liked the case breakdowns and it actually gave me a new appreciation for sped teachers and what they have to take into account with their students. Overall, I would recommend this book for teachers of all levels to help them understand the laws regarding sped students and what hoops are gone through for the various plans and accommodations.

5.0 out of 5 stars Good book, February 13, 2011

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The book came in great condition. It came quickly, and I had no difficulties with the ordering process. The price was well worth it! It was an overall good experience.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource, August 1, 2010

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This review is from: Special Education Law and Practice in Public Schools (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

I found this text to be very comprehensive.It breaks down special education law and how it applies to teachers in plain language. Since I'm a teacher & not a lawyer I really appreciated how this text "translated" key laws and court cases so I can fully understand how they apply to me as a professional.