By Dylan J. Wade, Esq.

From what constitutes retaliation against those who advocate for students with disabilities to tips on creating a healthy student advocacy environment, this legal and practical guide is must-have training for school- and district-level staff.

In addition to plain-language breakdowns of legal concepts, real-life cases illustrate what constitutes compliant actions and hypothetical scenarios teach staff how to avoid actions that commonly lead to retaliation complaints, complete with best practices to:

• Recognize the differences between addressing disruptive behavior on the part of a student/parent/advocate and taking retaliatory action against them
• Approach student disciplinary problems without raising suspicions of retaliation
• Foster a positive environment for teachers and staff to raise their concerns
• Improve relationships with parents and other advocates by understanding the emotions behind their actions
• And more