A Parent's Guide to Special Education: A Practical Handbook

by Dawn L Smith B.S., Dawn Saur (Introduction)

Overview

Does your child have trouble learning in school? A Parent's Guide to Special Education contains information on your rights.

Navigating the education system is hard. For a parent of a disabled child, it is even more difficult. This book can help you learn more about your rights.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780595168170
Publisher:	iUniverse, Incorporated
Publication date:	02/01/2001
Pages:	136
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.32(d)

Table of Contents

	Introduction	ix
	The Cost of an Improper Education	1
	Overview of the Evaluation Process	3
	Example Request for Evaluation Letter	5
	Keeping a Journal	6
	Sample Journal Entry	8
	The Legal Basis of Special Education	9
	Least Restrictive Environment Basics	11
	What is FAPE?	13
	Is Inclusion Right for Your Child?	15
	Quick Quiz #1	17
	The Individual Education Plan	18
	A Primer on IEPs	21
	The Importance of Adaptation Skills	23
	Moving Preparation and the new School	24
	Introducing Yourself to the New Teacher	26
	Quick Quiz #2	27
	The High School Years	28
	Considering a High School Track Worksheet	30
	Quick Quiz #3	31
	Signs Your Child is Having Problems in School	32
	Is Your Child Having Problems Worksheet?	34
	The Importance of Teamwork	35
	Writing an Effective Letter	37
	Parent-Teacher Meeting	39
	Your Notes for the Meeting Worksheet	40
	Calling a Team Meeting	42
	Communicating With the Principal	44
	Effective Communication Worksheet	45
	Sample Information to Share with the Principal	46
	Missing Special Education Services	47
	Reasons Why to Approach an Attorney	48
	Searching for an Attorney	49
	Preparing for the Next School Year	51
	Parent's School Preparation Checklist	53
	Advice From Teachers and Other Parents	54
	Bibliography	57
	Glossary	59
	Quick Quiz Answer Key	63
	Web Page Resources	65
	Specific Disability Web Sites	67
	Special Education Private Schools	69
	State Department of Special Education Sites	73
	State Parent Training Centers	85