By Julie J. Kline, Esq.

Here’s IDEA compliance training made easy, with 101 “You Be the Judge” scenarios to test — and improve — your staff’s special ed legal IQ! Each scenario presents facts of a real-life judicial or administrative decision, and staff members try to determine how the judge or hearing officer ruled. Correct and incorrect answers are then explained, providing maximum insight and guiding staff in basing actions on solid legal reasoning. Use the scenarios to kick start staff meetings, supplement existing training materials, assess where staff members need guidance … the possibilities are unlimited! You’ll spark discussion, collaboration and greater understanding with scenarios exploring:

• Does 8-day bus suspension require a manifestation determination review?
• When parents are divorced, which parent is entitled to prior written notice?
• Do child’s meltdowns and defiance trigger duty to evaluate?
• Can parents compel the use of a particular reading program?
• Plus 97 more IDEA issues!