What Every Teacher Should Know About IDEA 2004 Laws & Regulations

A timely, jargon-free guide to the IDEA 2004 "laws and regs!" This handy booklet provides everything teachers and administrators should know about IDEA 2004 and its practical implications. It includes concise descriptions of the statutes, with a side-by-side comparison of the "old" regulations versus those just issued by the DOE in August 2006. A critical "top-drawer" reference for every educator!

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.

Customer Reviews:

A good reference for educators

By Kyra_Athena "Kyra_Athena" - August 23, 2007

This book is a required supplemental for a graduate course in special education. I would give it 4.5 for the confusing format. As someone who did't know what the original IDEA said, the column-format is difficult to read. You're reading along and then it refers you back to the original column or gives a small exception. This is a book which would be much better in e-book format for scrolling. The constant page-flipping is annoying. I was told by a special education teacher at my work that although I was confused, it is one of the best books she has seen on the subject. Another textbook which has been helpful is Brief Reference of Student Disabilities (ISBN 0-7619-7894-1).

Great book

By Catherine - March 4, 2013

It is exactly what it says. A desk reference. As an aspiring administrator I would recommend this book to anyone that is in my shoes. Don't get caught not knowing what the laws and regulations are.

Great Information for Teachers

By Jewel - February 27, 2012

This is a great little book, not too wordy about what every teacher should know about the laws and regulations of IDEA 2004. It is only 168 pages and written in an easy format. On the inside cover, I found definitions and abbreviations to be very helpful. It is a nice little resource to keep at your fingertips.