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The IDEA of Special Education
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) The federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) entitles children with disabilities to a free and appropriate public education. Gone are the days when public school systems can refuse to educate a child because of the child’s cognitive, emotional or physical disabilities. Now, each school district must comply with federal … more
How to Legally Home School Your Child
Home schooling is legal in all 50 states. The reasons why parents chose to home school their children vary widely. Some parents decide to home school for religious reasons and other parents chose to home school because they are not satisfied with the public and private school options in their area. No matter what the reason, parents are able to home school their children as … more

Challenge: Preventing School Violence: Plans Make It Possible: Vol. 15, No. 1
Provides critical information and resources to assist schools in creating safe and healthy environments for young people. This newsletter features … more
Early Warning, Timely Response: A Guide To Safe Schools
Presents a brief summary of the research on violence prevention and intervention, and crisis response in schools. This guide tells school … more

Questions and Answers on Race Discrimination at School
This online publication, from the U.S. Department of Education, Civil Rights Division, answers … more

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