Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Edition

by Peter W.D. Wright

Special Education Law, 2nd Edition provides a clear roadmap to the laws and how to get better services for all children with disabilities. This Wrightslaw publication is an invaluable resource for parents, advocates, educators, and attorneys. You will refer to this book again and again.

Genres: Education, Nonfiction, Reference, Collections, Leadership, Autistic Spectrum Disorder

442 pages, Perfect Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Pete & Pam Wright, the founders of Wrightslaw, were Adjunct Professors of Law at the William & Mary Law School.

Pete, an attorney who struggled with learning disabilities, dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, won a landmark victory when he successfully represented Shannon Carter before the Supreme Court in Florence Cty v. Carter, 510 U.S. 7.

Pam, a psychotherapist with training & experience in clinical psychology/social work has worked with children and families since the 1970s.

Reviews

[Monica Vrtiska · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a very important book and does have good information but it is drab and highly legal in nature. Following the flow based on all the ordinances and articles is super hard. But I have definitely pulled out a few absolutely key pieces of law that I see the school system trying to break all the time. They just hope we're uninformed because it's expensive to provide the services the schools are legally bound to do. I don't feel one bit guilty about it; I pay my taxes and my daughter deserves as much chance to education as the next.

[Elle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Need to know the ABC's of IEP's? This is the book for you. Wrightslaw does a terrific job of explaining the federal laws that surround special education, while also breaking down practically any and all terminology that a parent or even a professional might encounter. I recommend this book to parents, teachers, and any professional involved with special education or the IEP process.

[Valerie Zink · Rating 5 out of 5]

I entered "amazing" because this is an amazing resource. It is user friendly and gives us the actual special education law, but it also has some case studies and information. Wright has a way of putting this legal jargon into understandable terms. I would not re-read this, but it a resource that I will always have on my bookshelf.

[Alana · Rating 3 out of 5]

I will be reading and rereading this one. You will have to take notes. Get a highlighter, etc. I found it pretty easy to find the answers I needed.

[Wendy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dense book of special education law. Good reference

[Bernice Bryson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Know your Wrights!

[Tracy · Rating 5 out of 5]

The law, as written with footnotes to explain. It isn't a fun or light read, but a necessary read for parents or school teachers and administrators

[Jenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this book BEFORE you start talking to your school district--then you will be armed. Child with asthma & celiac disease & multiple allergies.

[Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting case studies.

[Anne Baiel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent resource for educators and families.

[Kate Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great resource but bland reading. Definitely a must for parents w/ IEPs!