Special Education Law Case Studies: A Review from Practitioners, Edition 2
Dec 2026 · Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Ebook
200
Pages
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About this ebook
Special education isn't defined by paperwork-it's defined by decisions. And when those decisions are wrong, the consequences are immediate, personal, and often legal.
This book puts you inside real-world special education scenarios drawn from actual cases involving students, families, and school systems. Each case challenges you to think like a leader under pressure-balancing law, data, and judgment in moments where the right answer isn't always obvious. With clear analysis and practical commentary, you'll see not just what happened, but why it mattered and how decisions could have been stronger.
Designed for both new and experienced educators, this is not a theory book. It's a field guide for making defensible decisions, avoiding common mistakes, and delivering services that hold up-to scrutiny and to the needs of students.
This book puts you inside real-world special education scenarios drawn from actual cases involving students, families, and school systems. Each case challenges you to think like a leader under pressure-balancing law, data, and judgment in moments where the right answer isn't always obvious. With clear analysis and practical commentary, you'll see not just what happened, but why it mattered and how decisions could have been stronger.
Designed for both new and experienced educators, this is not a theory book. It's a field guide for making defensible decisions, avoiding common mistakes, and delivering services that hold up-to scrutiny and to the needs of students.
Special education isn't defined by paperwork-it's defined by decisions. And when those decisions are wrong, the consequences are immediate, personal, and often legal.
This book puts you inside real-world special education scenarios drawn from actual cases involving students, families, and school...
About the author
David F. Bateman has a Ph.D in special education, and has worked as a state complaint investigator, mediator, due process hearing officer, and state review officer.
Jenifer L. Cline has worked in special education for 25 years as a practitioner and special education administrator.
Jenifer L. Cline has worked in special education for 25 years as a practitioner and special education administrator.
David F. Bateman has a Ph.D in special education, and has worked as a state complaint investigator, mediator, due process hearing officer, and state review officer.
Jenifer L. Cline has worked in special education for 25 years as a practitioner and special education administrator.
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