The education of students with disabilities is one of the most heavily regulated areas in the field of education. The body of laws, along with numerous regulations and policies establishes enforceable standards and conditions for the provision of special education and related services to children with disabilities. Teachers, school psychologists and social workers, related service providers and paraprofessionals play a key role in ensuring that students with disabilities receive the instruction, support and services they need to learn and achieve their potential.

Click here for more information and to read the full article with resource links and a checklist for teachers of students with disabilities at United Federation of Teachers….