Negotiating the special education maze : a guide for parents & teachers.

Negotiating the special education maze : a guide for parents & teachers. - 4th - Bethesda, MD : Woodbine House, 2008. - xiv, 305 p.: 26cm

Includes index

Beginning the journey -- People and procedure -- You and your child -- referral and evaluation -- The evaluation process -- The eligibility decision -- The individualized education program -- Placement: crossroads and intersections -- The individualized education program meeting -- Checking up -- Early intervention for babies and toddlers -- Transitions -- Transition plans -- Resolving disagreements -- Protection against discrimination -- Looking back at the special education maze.

Takes parents, guardians, educational advocates, and special educators step-by-step through the special education process. This book covers the components parents and advocates need to consider, from anticipating a child is not succeeding in a program or school to seeking an evaluation.


English

978-1-890627-46-1


Children with disabilities--Education--UNITED STATES
Children with disabilities--Civil rights--UNITED STATES
Home and school--UNITED STATES

371.910973 N31a