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A Parent Guide to Special Education,
the IEP Process and
School Success

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Hearing the words special education can be confusing, frightening and overwhelming to any parent. My goal is to educate you so that you can be the best, possible advocate for your child. I promise to provide you with the most accurate, parent friendly information on the following:

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  • What is Special Education?

  • What are My Rights as a Parent?

  • What is the IEP Process?

  • What Should I Expect from My School?

  • Tips and Techniques to Academic Success

  • Special Section on Types of Learning Disabilities, ADHD and Autism

  • Parent Support, IEP Tips and Collaboration


  • Maybe you have a child whose been newly diagnosed with a learning disability or your child has an IEP but you don't feel it's effective. Or maybe your child is doing great and you feel they no longer need services.

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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.


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