Special Education

Special education is a complex field. Explore these topics for answers to your contract-related questions.

Other Resources for Educators & Caregivers

Key to Commonly Used Acronyms and Terms

From the Department of Public Instruction:

• Special Education Topics - a user-friendly alphabetically indexed guide to special education topics
• Legal Requirements Relating to Disciplining Children with Disabilities
• Guidelines for the Appropriate Use of Seclusion and Physical Restraint in Special Education Programs (.doc file)
• Special Education in Plain Language - a user-friendly, interactive handbook on special education laws, policies and practices in Wisconsin. 

 From Other Sources:

• National Education Association - current research, updates on IDEA legislation, and resources for educators working with students with disabilities.
• Council for Exceptional Children  - training opportunities, lively discussion groups, information about IDEA, and more
• National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities - provides information on disabilities in children and youth; programs and services; IDEA; NCLB, and research-based information on effective practices for children with disabilities.