Protect against costly litigation! Learning and referencing federal special education regulations will help you make the right placement and discipline decisions. Deciphering legal cases and terminology can be a daunting undertaking for any educator. This overwhelming task is compounded by the constant possibility that one wrong move can result in a costly lawsuit. To assuage this anxiety among administrators and teachers, two of the nation's Education Law experts have written this indispensable, user-friendly guide, which comprehensively covers federal and state interpretations of education regulations. This guide is aimed at saving precious time and resources by thoroughly, yet succinctly, translating and explaining legal regulations, such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, so educators can more fully focus on providing the services their students need. The chapters contain cases, definitions, guidelines, and examples designed to help administrators make preventative decisions regarding placement, planning, and discipline that are in line with the many statutes and regulations that can impact a school site. Relevant topics that all educators will find useful include: Legal requirements of special education students and disciplinary actions; Legal interpretations of the IEP (Individualized Education Program); Legal definitions of parental rights and responsibilities; Court decisions surrounding least restrictive environment and student placement; Discussion and coverage of parochial schools and their unique considerations. -- Publisher.