An Overview of Endrew F.: Implications for Student Behavior
This 2017 U.S. Supreme Court case clarified what is meant by a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA, 2004) while highlighting the role of supporting a student’s behavior to enable the student to make progress. Endrew F. is an important and relevant case for the PBIS community in terms of encouraging stakeholder involvement and engaging in effective data-based decision making. This brief highlights some implications of Endrew F. for IEP teams, including the importance of the input of parents in designing appropriate educational support plans for students with disabilities.
Topic(s):
Students with Disabilities
Family
Published:
September 23, 2020
Revised:
September 23, 2020
Location:
Keywords:
Policy
Special education
Tier 3
Suggested Citation:
Kern, L., & George, H.P. (May, 2020). An Overview of Endrew F.: Implications for Student Behavior. Center on PBIS, University of Oregon. www.pbis.org.
