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The complete IEP guide : how to advocate for your special ed child
- Author
- Siegel, Lawrence M., 1946-
- Title
- The complete IEP guide : how to advocate for your special ed child / Lawrence M. Siegel.
- Format
- Book
- Edition
- 7th ed.
- Published
- Berkeley, Calif. : Nolo, 2011.
- Description
- 380 p. : forms ; 28 cm.
- Variant title
- Complete individualized education program guide
- Notes
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Contents
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- Introduction to special education
- Overview of special education law and the IEP
- Getting started : tips for all parents
- Getting organized
- Developing your child's IEP blueprint
- Evaluations
- Who is eligible for special education?
- Exploring your options and making your case
- Writing goals
- Preparing for the IEP meeting
- Attending the IEP meeting
- Resolving IEP disputes through due process
- Filing a complaint
- Lawyers and legal research
- Parent organizations.
- Summary
- "Helps navigate the complicated process of creating and maintaining an Individualized Education Program (IEP) by providing explanations of the law and guidance and tools for parents. The 7th edition covers recent court cases, plus has an expanded section about "appropriate" education measures and eligibility details"--Provided by publisher.
- Subject headings
- United States. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Individualized education programs--Law and legislation--United States--Popular works. Dispute resolution (Law)--United States--Popular works. Special education--Parent participation--United States--Popular works. Individualized education programs--United States--Forms. Children with disabilities--Education--Law and legislation--United States.
- ISBN
- 9781413313130 (pbk.) 1413313132 (pbk.) 9781413313369 (ebook) 1413313361 (ebook)