Clarification of P.L. 94-142 for the Special

The guide is intended to hel clarify P.L. 94-142, The Education-forAll Handicapped Children Act, and, its implementing regulations for special educators. Informatio is organized in three major sections: (1) background and purpose of the law and regulations (including'reviews of such major provisions a free appropriate ti public education, least restrittive4 environmen, procedural safeguards, and individualized education programs (I2Ps)).(2) effects e of the law on special educators (answers to commonly asked.questions on such topics as IEP development, parent teacher ' cooperation, referrals, and inserviqe); and (3) activities to help special educators pr.gpare to implemedt the law (learning about sources of help and information, developing consultant skills, becoming familiar with job opportunities for handicapped students and facilitating appropriate vocational /career education, and working 'successfully with parents). Appended informaton includes highlights of P.L. 94-142 regulations. (CE) ti