Updated and expanded with the latest case law and guidance on making successful manifestation determinations!
Written in plain English by a national authority in special education law, this concise pamphlet clearly explains the IDEA's rules governing manifestation determinations — so you understand all of your district’s obligations and comply with the law. You learn the necessary steps for successful manifestation determinations, so you can make legally sound decisions and avoid needless conflicts. Plus, you get an overview of the most common mistakes committed by administrators and IEP team members.
With this updated and reorganized resource, you master must-know provisions of the 2006 IDEA Part B regulations, with:
- An updated list of practical considerations in making manifestation determinations
- An analysis of rules regarding stay-put
- Explanation of the relationship between behavior and disability and removal of students for special circumstances
- And more
Complete with added guidance and discussion of news and critical case law, including the full text of two key 2008 rulings – Fitzgerald v. Fairfax County School Board and District of Columbia v. Doe – plus OSEP's latest Q&A on discipline procedures for quick reference.
