The Law of Special Education and Non-Public Schools

This book is a clear and concise treatment of the laws regarding special education in non-public schools. This should be a part of every non-public school administrator's library. The final chapter of the book deals with some very concrete and practical advice for non-public administrators. This chapter puts the laws into perspective in a clear and practical manner. For the non-public and religious schools who often grapple with trying to offer special education this book is a good guide to help administrators deal with the complex issues and laws. This truly is a must-read for those who want to reach out to families and students who come looking for hope. -- Reverend Dennis P. Hartigan, president, Central Catholic High School, Ohio Finally there is a book for non-public school administrators and parents that explains four important laws and their implications for their children. The Section 504, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), and the NCLB (No Child Left Behind) are explained in one chapter. IDEA and its implementation or non-implementation in a non-public school is explored in a specific chapter so that all parties can understand it. The concluding chapter is worth the purchase price of the book as it gives practical considerations for administrators and parents of religiously affiliated nonpublic schools or nonsectarian nonpublic schools on how to work with public school administrators to provide a quality education forthe children in the nonpublic school.. -- Robert J. Safransky, retired school administrator with 19 years as building administrator and 10 years as central office administrator for Pinellas C Finally there is a book for non-public school administrators and parents that explains four important laws and their implications for their children. The Section 504, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), and the NCLB (No Child Left Behind) are explained in one chapter. IDEA and its implementation or non-implementation in a non-public school is explored in a specific chapter so that all parties can understand it. The concluding chapter is worth the purchase price of the book as it gives practical considerations for administrators and parents of religiously affiliated nonpublic schools or nonsectarian nonpublic schools on how to work with public school administrators to provide a quality education for the children in the nonpublic school. -- Robert J. Safransky, retired school administrator with 19 years as building administrator and 10 years as central office administrator for Pinellas C

Charles J. Russo is the Joseph Panzer Chair in Education in the School of Education and Allied Professions and adjunct professor in the School of Law at the University of Dayton, Ohio. Allan G. Osborne, Jr., is the former principal of the Snug Harbor Community School in Quincy, Massachusetts. Joseph D. Massucci is an associate professor and chair of the Department of Educational Leadership in the School of Education and Allied Professions at the University of Dayton, Ohio. Gerald M. Cattaro is a professor education, chair of the Division of Educational Leadership Administration and Policy, and director of the Center of Non-Public Education and Catholic Leadership in the Graduate School of Education at Fordham University in New York City.

Chapter 1 Introduction and Overview Chapter 2 Private Schools and the American Legal System Chapter 3 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Students with Disabilities in Non-Public Schools Chapter 4 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Chapter 5 The IDEA and Non-Public Schools Chapter 6 Recommendations for Administrators in Non-Public Schools