The Everything® Parent's Guide to Special Education: A complete step-by-step guide to advocating for your child with special needs

By: Amanda Morin

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Synopsis: Be your child's best advocate! Children with special needs who succeed in school have one thing in common--their parents are passionate and effective advocates. It's not an easy job, but with The Everything Parent's Guide to Special Education, you will learn how to evaluate, prepare, organize, and get quality services, no matter what your child's disability. This valuable handbook gives you the tools you need to navigate the complex world of special education and services, with information on: Assessment and evaluation Educational needs for different disabilities, including multiple disabilities Current law, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Working within the school system to create an IEP The importance of keeping detailed records Dealing with parent-school conflict With worksheets, forms, and sample documents and letters, you can be assured that you'll have all you need to help your child thrive--in school and in life!

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781440569685
Related ISBNs:: 9781440569678
Publisher:: Adams Media
Date of Addition:: 04/23/15
Copyrighted By:: F+W Media, Inc.
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Disability-Related, Parenting and Family, Education
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.