The Law of Special Education and Non-Public Schools: Major Challenges in Meeting the Needs of Youth with Disabilities

by Charles J. Russo, Allan G. Osborne Jr., Joseph D. Massucci, Gerald M. Cattaro

Overview

The Law of Special Education and Non-Public Schools provides an informed explanation of Section 504, the IDEA, their regulations, and the cases that they have generated. Even though, the authors offer educators information on the rights of children in non-public schools, this book is not a how-to manual. It is designed to help make educators and parents aware of the requirements governing the laws that impact the rights of children with disabilities in order to implement both Section 504 and the IDED. In light of the detail that the book provides, it serves as a current and concise desk reference for educators ranging from building or district level administrators to classroom teachers to resource specialists in special education and related fields.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781607092384
Publisher:	R&L Education
Publication date:	07/16/2009
Pages:	124
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Charles J. Russo is the Joseph Panzer Chair in Education in the School of Education and Allied Professions and adjunct professor in the School of Law at the University of Dayton, Ohio.
Allan G. 'sborne, Jr., is the former principal of the Snug Harbor Community School in Quincy, Massachusetts.
Joseph D. Massucci is an associate professor and chair of the Department of Educational Leadership in the School of Education and Allied Professions at the University of Dayton, Ohio.
Gerald M. Cattaro is a professor education, chair of the Division of Educational Leadership Administration and Policy, and director of the Center of Non-Public Education and Catholic Leadership in the Graduate School of Education at Fordham University in New York City.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction and Overview
Chapter 2 Private Schools and the American Legal System
Chapter 3 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Students with Disabilities in Non-Public Schools
Chapter 4 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Chapter 5 The IDEA and Non-Public Schools
Chapter 6 Recommendations for Administrators in Non-Public Schools

Editorial Reviews

This book is a clear and concise treatment of the laws regarding special education in non-public schools. This should be a part of every non-public school administrator's library. The final chapter of the book deals with some very concrete and practical advice for non-public administrators. This chapter puts the laws into perspective in a clear and practical manner. For the non-public and religious schools who often grapple with trying to offer special education this book is a good guide to help administrators deal with the complex issues and laws. This truly is a must-read for those who want to reach out to families and students who come looking for hope.

Reverend Dennis P. Hartigan

Finally there is a book for non-public school administrators and parents that explains four important laws and their implications for their children. The Section 504, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), and the NCLB (No Child Left Behind) are explained in one chapter. IDEA and its implementation or non-implementation in a non-public school is explored in a specific chapter so that all parties can understand it. The concluding chapter is worth the purchase price of the book as it gives practical considerations for administrators and parents of religiously affiliated nonpublic schools or nonsectarian nonpublic schools on how to work with public school administrators to provide a quality education forthe children in the nonpublic school..

Robert J. Safransky