Subject: Law
Number of words: 550
Number of sources: 3

Focus Paper:  Special Education Law

Consider the variety of special education law topics. Select an area of particular interest
to you and use the Outline described below. Your paper should be 2-3 pages in length,
with 1-inch margins, 1.5-2 line spacing, and 11-12-point Times Roman or Calibri font.
Use APA format to cite at least 3 scholarly articles.
The paper must include the following:
1. Abstract- Prepare a concise summary of the key points of your research no more
than one paragraph in length must. It must precede the body of the paper.¨
2. Introduction- Provide a brief overview of the purpose and content of your paper in 2-
3 paragraphs.¨
3. Definition of Issue – Describe the specific area of special education law you are
going to discuss in this paper.¨
4. History – Provide a history of the issue you selected.  Include a review of case law (a
minimum of 3 In text citations need to be written in APA format).  ¨
5. Current Status – Describe the current status of the issue you selected.  How is this
issue being implemented today? Include a minimum of three examples.¨
6. Personal Impact – Explain how this specific issue impacts you and your work as a
special educator.  Be specific and provide examples.¨
7. Conclusion- Provide a summary of the paper¨
8. References- At least three references (scholarly articles) are to be credited in the
paper and also are contained in the References at the end of the paper
according to APA format