Edited by Frank Ferreri, J.D.

Gain insights on the complex issues surrounding child find and your district's obligations, including the Supreme Court's landmark rulings in Endrew F. and Fry. This lesson-filled guide details the steps you must take to ensure compliance with IDEA and Section 504 rules -- and to avoid the costly results when a child does not receive needed special education services.

Thorough explanations break down:

• When a student's behavior may indicate the need for a special education evaluation
• Distinguishing when a child might qualify for eligibility under Section 504 versus the IDEA
• Child find obligations to private school students
• Parental consent and revocation of consent
• And more!

Each chapter now includes case-based examples of child find issues in the real world -- providing valuable lessons on the appropriate, and inappropriate, ways to carry out your responsibilities.