Law of Special Education and Non-Public Schools

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 OverviewChapter 2 Private Schools and the American Legal SystemChapter 3 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Students with Disabilities in Non-Public SchoolsChapter 4 Individuals with Disabilities Education ActChapter 5 The IDEA and Non-Public SchoolsChapter 6 Recommendations for Administrators in 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.