The words "compensatory education" appear in almost every due process request for relief. The increased popularity of this remedy and its potential cost to districts have made it essential for school attorneys to have a thorough knowledge of the considerations that apply to comp ed awards. To help prepare you to litigate your next claim, Jan Tomsky examines the topic from A to Z, taking you through the issues that can influence a hearing officer's decision, the various forms that a comp ed award can take, factors used in calculating the extent of services, along with the most recent case law decisions and trends.