This practical book helps you understand the new IDEA's requirements for alternative placements based on student behavior — so you can train your staff to make legally sound placement decisions. The new Second Edition examines legal obligations to students in three sections:

• Disciplinary referrals to alternative schools
• Interim alternative educational settings
• IEP team referrals to alternative schools

Plus, each section contains summaries of relevant judicial decisions that govern the placement of students with disabilities in alternative schools — giving you practical guidance on meeting your legal obligations. And, for easy reference, this comprehensive resource gives you selected sections of IDEA 2004 proposed regulations, common special education acronyms, a table of cases and much more.