In 2004, «response to intervention» was introduced into federal special education law as a method of identifying children with learning disabilities. (edweek.org)
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case under the main federal special education law involving parents who place their children with disabilities in private schools amid disputes with public school authorities over their children's education plan, then seek reimbursement at public expense. (edweek.org)
Using case studies and surveys, the report outlines special education requirements for charter schools — including the challenge of pursuing unconventual approaches but still staying true to the legal foundations of federal special education law. (charterschoolcenter.ed.gov)