Overview

Legal Issues of Special Education is for university faculty staff teaching courses on education law and policy. It also serves as a resource for students conducting research, government officials, and professionals in these fields. Combating discrimination on the basis of disability and special needs education is an area that is receiving increased attention from the European Commission and the Member States. This is reflected in the fact that the year 2003 has been designated the European Year of Disabled Citizens. This timely book is about raising awareness of the rights of disabled people to full equality and participation in all areas. It aims to show that disability is an issue of concern to all of us.

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Author:   J. de Groof ,  Gracienne Lauwers
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2004
Volume:   5
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9789048163946

ISBN 10:   9048163943
Pages:   215
Publication Date:   07 December 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

1.- Trends and New Thinking in Europe on Special Needs Education.- Overview of the Funding of Special Needs Education in Europe.- Judging Special Educational Needs: The Contribution of the Courts to the Developing Law of Special Educational Needs in England and Wales.- Special Educational Needs and Disability Discrimination: New Departures in Education Law in England and Wales: Rights of Children with Disabilities in the UK.- Special Education Law in the United States.- The Rights of Children with Special Needs in the Russian Federation.- Integration of Disabled Children in Compulsory Education in Russia.- Legal Aspects Concerning the Accommodation of Learners with Special Educational Needs in the Systemic Evaluation Programme of the South African Department of Education.- Aspects of Equality and Special Needs Education in South Africa: Reflections on Education White Paper 6 of the South African Department of Education: Special Needs Education — Building an Inclusive Education and Training System (July 2001).- 2.- Questionnaire on Special Educational Needs and the Law in Europe.- Belgium.- England and Wales.- France.- Spain.- Germany.- Austria.- Norway.- Greece.- Ireland.- Annex.- Comparative Analysis of Legislation Regarding Special Education in European Countries.

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