The document summarizes key legislation and elements related to special education in today's classrooms. It outlines six major principles of IDEA including FAPE, appropriate evaluation, IEPs, LRE, parental rights, and due process. It also discusses legislation such as Section 504, ADA, and NCLB. Additionally, it covers standards-based education, inclusion, RTI, UDL, differentiated instruction, evidence-based practices, and considering student diversity.