An absolute must-read for every educator and policymaker in the field. This book is by far the most comprehensive effort to date about where we've been, where we are, and where we should be heading. It provides the reader with solid strategies for system accountability, instruction, and assessment, and it provides the basis upon which educational equity can be achieved for students with disabilities.       — Judy Elliott, Assistant Superintendent for Special Education, Long Beach (Calif.) United School District

This book is indispensable for all school administrators. Hehir describes with enormous clarity the final battle on the civil rights front in America—making sure that disabled students receive a quality education. If you are looking for the right thing to do rather than mere compliance, you’ll cherish the message and the meaning of this remarkable discussion by a first-rate scholar/practitioner.       — Carl A. Cohn, Superintendent, San Diego City Schools

Thomas Hehir’s book should be required reading for education practitioners, students, disability advocates, and parents throughout the United States and abroad. His unique professional background, coupled with deep insights into the effect of ableist views on disabled people, results in a book that shows how to improve both students’ outcomes and educators’ satisfaction with their performance.       — Judith E. Heumann, Advisor for Disability and Development, World Bank