Transgender Communication Studies: Histories, Trends, and Trajectories brings scholarship in transgender studies to the forefront of the communication discipline. Leland Spencer and Jamie Capuzza provide a broad foundation that documents the evolution of transgender communication studies and challenges fundamental assumptions about the relationship between communication and identity. The contributors explore the political conditions these practices create for persons across the spectrum of...

The essential resource for success in special educationEducators face major challenges when addressing the needs of students with disabilities. This includes understanding a complex legal field: special education law. Special Education and the Law, Fourth Edition: A Guide for Practitioners is the ultimate for busy educators. Osborne and Russo, past presidents of the Educational Law Association, are experts in translating legalese into language tha...

"Educators need a source that is written in an easy-to-understand format. This book offers many examples of case law that can be applied to educational settings. It is a wonderful resource that covers a range of topics pertinent to teachers and administrators."—Carol Shiffer, Assistant Principal and 504 CoordinatorQuincy Public Schools, MAA concise legal desk reference to help educators protect the rights of individuals with disabilities!...

"This practical, easy-to-follow guide is an informative and well-organized resource for busy administrators who are trying to run safe, orderly schools."—Lois F. Berlin, SuperintendentFalls Church City Public Schools, VA"The authors present readable, practical guidelines detailing the full spectrum of discipline-related legal issues impacting students with special needs."—Kevin P. Brady, Assistant ProfessorNorth Carolina State Universit...

"Now teachers have an absolute desk reference that could be called ′How to Stay in the Classroom and Out of the Courtroom!"—John Casper, District Achievement Gap CoordinatorKentucky Department of Education"Reading this book is the next best thing to taking a class on education law. It could well serve as the resource for such a class!"—Deanna Brunlinger, Science TeacherElkhorn Area High School, WIEverything teachers ...