The most commonly litigated IDEA issues involve the provision of appropriate educational services to students with autism. And, specific issues addressed by the courts run the gamut - from methodology and private placement/instruction to discipline, eligibility and least restrictive environment.
Most cases offer lessons to learn - key process and content "dos and don'ts" districts can use to ensure effective - and legal - programming and services.
This 90-minute audio conference explores recent case decisions involving autism programs and services. You find out what went right and what went wrong in terms of the school district’s programs and actions, plus get helpful hints to ensure you avoid making the same mistakes.
Expert attorney Julie Weatherly provides straightforward answers to questions such as:
- What are the most common procedural blunders school districts make?
- What are the most common programmatic and content mistakes school districts make?
- What elements are necessary to ensure appropriate programming for students with autism?
- What are the current trends in the court cases?
- And more
(2005. Audiotape. 90 min. Printed material included.)