What Every Teacher Should Know About IDEA 2004 Laws and Regulations

This clear, comprehensive, jargon-free resource outlines IDEA 2004 and its regulations and highlights their practical implications for practicing and pre-service teachers and administrators. The booklet provides concise descriptions of the aspects of the IDEA law every classroom teacher should know, with a side-by-side comparison of the "old" regulations versus those just issued in August 2006. When a little friendly background would help the reader better understand the practical implications of the regulations, an additional note is provided. HIGHLIGHTS: Concise descriptions of the aspects of the IDEA law every classroom teacher should know. A side-by-side comparison of the "old" regulations versus those just issued in August 2006. Additional notations provided when it would help the reader better understand the practical implications of the regulations. An Index has been included for quick reference. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Myrna Mandlawitz has been involved in the field of education for the past 30 years, as a classroom teacher, in project development in state government, and as an education advocate in Congress. She is recognized as a national expert in special education law and policy. Ms. Mandlawitz provides training and writes extensively on special and general education and has provided representation for education administrators, related services providers, and parents of children with disabilities.Mandlawitz, Myrna is the author of 'What Every Teacher Should Know About IDEA 2004 Laws and Regulations ', published 2006 under ISBN 9780205505685 and ISBN 0205505686.