Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Edition Perfect Paperback – March 1, 2007

The authors of this book have a very popular website and have dedicated themselves to educating and advocating in the special education community.I used the site when learning how to advocate for both of my sons, and I really depended on the information on their site this past year. Unfortunately, they had no conferences close this summer so, I just started ordering their books :)Most of their stuff is aimed towards parents and teachers, with a little bit of parental lean. Cool with me! I am a sped parent and teacher. As a teacher, I am an advocate for my kids and the parents. But I’m not at an interview here...my point is the books are easy to read and interpret, not filled with jargon.But this book is straight up LAW. Like, he says at the beginning that he is not going to interpret it for you just give you the law and it’s no joke! In the first few pages my head was spinning. I had their site and a dictionary site open the whole time. It spells out IDEA, section 504, ADA, recent rulings on special education...as a special ed teacher you NEED to know this. And really, all the research I have had to do to understand the law as it is written has made me internalize it more than if it was summarized. It is truly like taking a law class because you’ll have to study! But it is so worth it. We are held accountable, and the last thing we want is to miss something that can help our kids. Get it!

It is a shame that parents have to purchase books on laws for their special needs children who attend public schools, but it is recommended to do so from advocates. The book came in perfect condition. I wished they had books like this with Audible so that it can be listened to.

This is a great overall review book for those who need to brush up on why “special Education” is so important. It talks very specifically about rights and civil rights in regards to education and disability.I would not recommend relying solely on this book as a reference, but It is a good complimentary resource to have just on the basics alone.

This book truly encompasses what you need to know about special education law. It breaks down the laws for you in “laymen’s” terms making it easier for you to apply and understand the law correctly.

I was not very clear on what my rights were before reading this book, as the IEP team always treated me as an afterthought. I was much better prepared after reading this book. However if your school department is as difficult to work with as ours, and feels IEPs should be based on convenience of the teachers instead of needs of the child, it is likely you will still need a lawyer to accomplish anything as I did.

If you have a special needs child, you need this book. I wish I had gotten it the day we received my son's diagnosis as it would have helped me tremendously with writing IEP's and getting him the services he needs over the last several years. It is so well written - you can read and understand the law and be prepared the next time your school district tells you they can't do such and such. The book gives court cases so you can quickly reference the law and how courts have upheld it which makes a big difference during those meetings.

Received book in timely manner. I have had this book before and love it. Misplaced mine the move!

For the last six years my child has been deemed as special needs and requires an IEP. However, this book taught me more than everything I've learned from teachers, the school, and special education staff over the six years. I recommend every parent and teacher w/a special ed child to buy this and to tab and highlight.PROS:This book elaborates on the history, importance, and benefits to the child and society of integrating special ed children into regular school environments.Provides helpful links and resources. It also tells you where to look for updates.Special Education Law is provided in addition to having a breakdown to make it undertandable.Explains what an IEP details and how to write one.Explains the childs rights.