Forest Grove School District v. T.A.: The Supreme Court and Unilateral Private Placements.

The article examines the ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court in the Forest Grove School District v. T.A. It highlights the issues that developed when parents of students with disabilities unilaterally put their children in residential settings or private schools because they believe a school district has not offered a free, appropriate public education (FAPE). It discusses the implications on the decision of the Supreme Court to parents, children and special educators served under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).