Library Resource Description

Title: The Everything Parent's Guide to Special Education: A Complete Step-By-Step Guide to Advocating for Your Child with Special Needs
Media Type: Book
Category: Education
Author: Morin, Amanda
Publisher: Karen Cooper
Most Recent Copyright Date: 2014
Status: Available

Complete Description

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 
• Working within the school system to create an IEP
• The importance of keeping detailed records
• Dealing with parent-school conflict