George A. Giuliani - The Comprehensive Guide to Special Education Law: Over 400 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Every Educator Needs to Know about the Legal Rights of Exceptional Children and their Parents

Dr. George Giuliani has written the best book I have ever read in the area of special education law. Practical, concise, and user-friendly, this book represents an exciting and up-to-date approach to addressing the legal issues faced by children with special needs. Dr. Giuliani explains the complexity of the special education process incredibly well, making it easy to understand. As a college professor and professional in the area of special education for the past 40 years, I believe that this book will become an authority in the field. This is a phenomenal book and I give it my highest recommendation.

Roger Pierangelo, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Special Education and Literacy at Long Island University and Executive Director of the National Association of Special Education Teachers, USA

As a former colleague and beneficiary of Dr. Giulianis clear and succinct writing, presented in textbooks that I have employed in several of my graduate courses, I must commend him, once again, for providing another lucid gem in The Comprehensive Guide to Special Education Law. The distinctive conversational style employed provides the reader with a user-friendly approach to a subject that can be difficult to comprehend and, consequently, to navigate and use effectively. I believe that this book will serve as an invaluable resource for parents, teachers, and related service providers. My congratulations, then, to Dr. Giuliani for authoring such a lucid and comprehensible guide to what can seem, at times, an enigmatic and complex subject. To my knowledge, no similar exposition exists and, thus, Dr. Giulianis guide addresses a critical need.

Vance L. Austin, PhD, Associate Professor and Chair of the Special Education Department, Manhattanville College, New York

This is a thorough, easy-to-understand book which is perfect not only for educators and administrators in the field, but also for parents who are newly navigating the often difficult world of special education. As a practicing school psychologist, these are answers to the questions I get asked on an almost daily basis. A wonderful resource!

Kelly McCabe-Fitch, PhD, School Psychologist and Adjunct Professor of Psychology, Long Island, New York

Dr. George Giuliani has written a tremendously insightful and comprehensive book on special education law. It is very easy to read and user-friendly. It is clear that he did a great deal of research in putting this book together. It is well thought out and written in an easy-to-read format. Dr. Giuliani makes understanding the special education processwhich can be overwhelmingsimple and easy to grasp and he does a great job laying things out in a step-by-step fashion. As a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist who often works with parents of children with special needs, it is my professional and personal opinion that Dr. Giulianis book really clarifies the legal issues and rights of exceptional children. This is an excellent guide for anyone interested in special education law. I highly recommend it!

Robert D. Colucci, DO, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, New York

Knowledge is power! The Comprehensive Guide to Special Education Law empowers professionals and parents. It levels the playing field for anyone who needs to be aware of the legal issues facing children with disabilities. Making informed educational decisions for a child when confronted with the reality that he or she has special needs can be overwhelming. Dr. Giuliani has dissected an extremely complex set of laws and procedures and consolidated them into a practical and simple straight-forward book. The Comprehensive Guide to Special Education Law is a must-have resource.

Michael E. Bergman, Esq., Partner, Bergman, Bergman, Goldberg, & Lamonsoff, LLP, New York

Finally! A comprehensive yet practical, to-the-point, legal reference book for all special education stakeholders: parents, special educators, school administrators, advocates, lawyers, students, and academics. Dr. Giuliani has thoughtfully compiled the essential questions about special education lawregarding its substance, process, and practicethat are raised in schools and homes every day, and provided the answers to those questions in a direct and eminently understandable way. The Q&A format keeps this book fresh. I will use it in my practice and in my classroom.

Matthew J. Delforte, Special Education Attorney, Shebitz Berman Cohen & Delforte, P.C., and Adjunct Professor of Law at Hofstra University School of Law, New York

Dr. Giulianis book is packed with useful information about education law. The book explains complex legal topics in a way that is easy to understand and informative. The FAQ format enables the reader to quickly locate the information they are looking for. This book is a must-have for parents and professionals alike.

Nicholas J. Agro, Esq., Education Attorney, New York

George A. Giuliani

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Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data

Giuliani, George A., 1938

The comprehensive guide to special education law : answering over 400 frequently asked questions about the legal rights of exceptional children and their parents / George A. Giuliani.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-1-84905-882-7 (alk. paper)

1. Children with disabilities--Education--Law and legislation--United States--Miscellanea. 2. Special education--Law and legislation--United States--Miscellanea. I. Title.

KF4210.G58 2012

344.730791--dc23

2011049441

British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data

A CIP catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library

ISBN 978 1 84905 882 7

eISBN 978 0 85700 585 4

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This book is dedicated to my wife, Anita, and two children, Collin and Brittany, who give me the greatest life imaginable. The long hours and many months it took to finish this book would never have been possible without the support of my loving wife. Anitas constant encouragement, understanding, and love provide me with the strength I need to accomplish my goals. I thank her with all my heart.