Please note that there is a 4th edition of this text, published in 2008.
For more than 25 years, this classic guide has taken parents, guardians, educational advocates, and special educators step-by-step through the special education process. Now revised and updated, reflecting the latest changes to the special education laws, Negotiating the Special Education Maze continues to provide thorough, time-tested advice based on the authors' years of experience helping parents advocate for their child.
The book covers all the crucial components parents and advocates need to consider from anticipating a child is not succeeding in a program or school to seeking an evaluation; from planning an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), to understanding classroom placement options and monitoring progress.
Key topics include:
- Eligibility for services
- Understanding the IEP process
- How to write effective goals
- Tips on participating in IEP meetings
- Making sure IEPs are carried out and effective
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