The Complete IEP Guide: How to Advocate for Your Special Ed Child

About this book

The Individualized Education Program or IEP determines the nuts and bolts of your childs special education. This includes the specific classroom set up curricula support services and program and educational goals. Understanding every aspect of the IEP process will help you avoid surprises along the way. The Complete IEP Guide walks you step-by-step through the IEP process. The book provides all the instructions suggestions strategies resources and forms you need to proceed from the beginning when you first suspect a problem to the end when your child completes school. Learn to: understand special education law untangle eligibility rules and the role of assessments collect all school records become an expert on your childs educational needs pinpoint specific goals in school develop a clear blueprint of program and services research school programs and alternatives prepare for IEP meetings resolve disputes with your school district Whether youre new to the IEP process or entering it once again this user-friendly guide is your outline for an effective educational experience for your child. The Complete IEP Guide provides up-to-date federal special-education laws and extensive appendices including a list of over 125 groups and organizations.