Includes coverage of the 2006 IDEA Part B Regulations!

The IDEA imposes rigid timelines and procedures, and school districts' failure to comply could lead to due process complaints, dismissal of existing actions or even denial of FAPE. The Answer Book on Special Education Practice and Procedure distills all of the IDEA procedural requirements in an easy-to-read format, helping you make quick -- and legally sound -- decisions.

In convenient question-and-answer format, this reference tool tackles the complicated procedural steps school districts face in the fast-paced world of special education. Introducing each chapter with an at-a-glance summary of critical timelines, The Answer Book answers your questions on IDEA procedural requirements, including:

• Identifying children with disabilities
• Developing IEPs
• Obtaining and retaining parental consent
• Due process complaints
• Settlement agreements
• And much more