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David F. Bateman is a Professor at Shippensburg University in the Department of Educational Leadership and Special Education. He specializes in special education law, assessment, and inclusion strategies, drawing from over 35 years of experience as a special education teacher, due process hearing officer, consultant, and author. He earned his Ph.D. in Special Education from the University of Kansas and has co-authored over a dozen books, including A Principal’s Guide to Special Education and Special Education Leadership: Building Effective Programming in Schools.
- Education: Ph.D. in Special Education, University of Kansas
His research and professional work focus on aligning special education practices with legal frameworks, particularly under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). He advocates for preventing and resolving due process hearings through improved district support for students with disabilities.
As a consultant, he offers services such as IEP/FBA reviews, staff training, expert testimony, and on-call support. He also maintains the blog SpedLawBlog.com and has been featured in a February 2025 PBS Newshour Clip.
