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The Everyday Guide to Special Education Law, Second Edition |
The Everyday Guide to Special Education Law is an essential tool for parents to get the best education possible for their child with disabilities. Along with information about obtaining a free appropriate public education, IEPs, discipline, dispute resolution, early childhood services, and 504 plans, the new second edition has been updated to include the most recent changes in federal law including:
• the IDEA requirements for services plans for children placed in private schools
• how to file complaints with State Education Agencies for violations of the IDEA including obtaining compensatory services
• timelines for resolving disputes under the IDEA and how to use "mediation" and the new "resolution process"
• the evaluation process and response-to-intervention (RTI)
This handbook is so useful to parents, they call it "The Special Education Bible" and it is also a great resource for teachers and school administrators. "This book is very easy to read. It takes a complicated subject and explains it in plain everyday language." CIPA Judge's comment
By Randy Chapman, Esq.
Randy Chapman has been the Director of Legal Services at The Legal Center since 1980 and is one of the leading experts in the country in special education law. Randy's influence helped shape the implementation of special education law in Colorado, and has made the law accessible to parents so they can be more effective advocates for their children.
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Here's what parents say about this book:
"There is no doubt in my mind that my sons would not be achieving at the level they are now without your help. I remember how lost and discouraged I felt in my efforts to find help for my oldest son. He is now the greatest example of academic success that you could ever imagine! Thank you again for helping me to find and achieve quality help for my sons." - Cherish Aandahl, Parent
"A lot of things that weren't being done - now they're going back and doing them. He should have had a physical therapist to help with his motor skills - I didn't know that and I just believed what they told me. Now, with the book, they know I'm right, that it's the law, and not just me complaining. They can't blow me off any longer." - Sharon Edelen, Parent
Colorado Independent Publishers Association Judges' comments:
"Excellent book to have on hand at schools for parents and teachers to use."
"I work with students with disabilities and I learned a ton from this book. I will often refer to it as time goes on. The tidbits for parents are so beneficial. For example, letting a parent know what happens when they move in-state or to another state."
"This book has great information for parents and is a wonderful tool as it is easily readable and clear."
