A Parent Guide to Special Education,
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| What Is Special Education? As a parent, so you ever ask yourself "what is special education?" Over six million children in the United States have a learning disability or special need, learn all you need to know today! |
| Special Education Law Special education law is very complex and always changing. Understand your child's rights, IDEA mandates and the IEP process. |
| Understanding IDEA A parent guide to understanding IDEA, special education law and the mandates that protect you and your child. |
| Section 504: The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Section 504 guarantees that a child with a disability receives an education that is comparable to an education provided to those who do not have a disability. |
| Types of Learning Disorders Over 6 million children struggle with learning disorders. Specific learning disabilities are protected by IDEA and special education. |
| Understanding the IEP Process A parent guide to understanding the IEP process, including referral, evaluation, eligibility, writing the plan and attending the meeting itself. |
| Tips for School Success Parents, learn the 10 tips designed to help promote your child’s school success. |
| IEP Parent Support An IEP parent support guide that assists parents of children with special education needs in understanding the special education process. |
| Special Education Definitions and Terms A parent friendly list of definitions and terms commonly used in special education and the IEP process |
| The Comfort Wall The Comfort Wall offers inspirational words, comments and thoughts from parents of children with special needs who are learning to take the best from their situation and leave the rest behind. |
| Special Education Links and Support Here are some links to other quality sites that support the special needs of children and their families. |
| About US About Understanding Special Education |
| Contact Understanding Special Education Contact US. In order to make this site the most parent friendly resource for special education, we welcome your questions and comments. |
| Understanding Special Education: Site Map and Directory A site map and directory of all the topics covered by Understanding Special Education, including law, IDEA, the IEP Process and parent support. |
| Understanding the IEE: Independent Educational Evaluation An IEE or Independent Educational Evaluation is defined by IDEA Part B as a special education evaluation conducted by a qualified examiner who is not employed by the school district. |
| Home School Programs and Special Education Services Parents choose enroll their children in home school programs for a variety of reasons. If you believe your child may have a learning disability, you have the right to an evaluation. |
