The Beacon is a multi-disciplinary electronic journal of special education law and practice published by Harbor House Law Press.

The Beacon includes articles and essays for attorneys and advocates who represent children with disabilities and others who are interested in special education legal topics.

Each issue of The Beacon focuses on a theme and includes practical and theoretical articles. For a different perspective on these issues, read Observations from the Transom by managing editor Brice Palmer.

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In the Fall 2003 issue, Winds of Change, we looked at changing expectations, reading, reading research and assessments, special education litigation, education reform, and the No Child Left Behind Act. Articles include:

• Under the Microscope by Rod Paige
• Next Wave of Special Education Litigation
• Reexamining Rowley: A New Focus in Special Education Law
• Something Fairly Amazing Happened on December 9
• NCLB for Attorneys & Advocates: Reading Instruction, Research, Assessments
  

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The Winter 2002 issue was about Expert Witnesses.

In this issue, we examined the roles experts play in designing appropriate special education programs and monitoring progress. Articles in this issue include:

• Using an Expert as an Effective Resource by Jennifer Bollero, Esq.
• Preparation of the Psycho-educational Report by Margeret Kay, Ed.D.
• Factors to Consider When Selecting an Evaluator by Rosemary Palmer, Esq.
• Observations from the Transom, by Brice Palmer, Managing Editor

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Paper Chase was the theme of the Fall 2001 issue. In this issue are articles about how to organize, manage and use documents in special education litigation. Although each contributor developed different approaches, they agreed on several key points.

• The Choreography of Trial Preparation by Barbara Ebenstein, Esq.
• The Toy Box by Lisa Chaldize, Esq.
• Do Documents Speak for Themselves? by Brice Palmer
• Paper Trails: Documents, Exhibit Lists and Due Process Hearings by Pete Wright, Esq.
• Observations from the Transom, by Brice Palmer, Managing Editor

• Play Hearts, Not Poker by Jennifer Bollero, Esq.
• Tactics & Strategy in Mediations and Negotiations by Dee Alpert, Esq.
• The Problem Solving Lawyer by Michael Palmer, Esq.
• Learning to Negotiate is Part of the Advocacy Process by Brice Palmer, Advocate
• Seven Steps to Effective Mediation by Diana Santa Maria and Marc A. Gregg

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