Your Special Education Rights: What Your School District Isn’t Telling You
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| Rating | : | 4.11 (541 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1510719393 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Her firm's representation of children with special needs encompasses the full spectrum of advocacy under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504, from attendance at IEP team meetings and mediation to litigation in due process hearings and federal court. Jennifer Laviano is a special education attorney in private practice in Connecticut. She is a re
Julie and Jennifer demystify the federal laws that govern the rights of public school children with disabilities and explain how school districts often ignore or circumvent these laws. Did you know that you can refer your child for a special education evaluation? That you can ask for a second opinion if you disagree with the results of some or all of the testing? That you are entitled to parent counseling, training, and more?They also show you how to take that knowledge and apply it to advocating for your child. Drawing on decades of experience, Jennifer Laviano, a high-profile special education attorney, and Julie Swanson, a sought-after special education advocate, help parents of students with disabilities navigate their school systems to get the services they need for their children.Parents will find no other book on special education like Your Special Ed
I’ve long wished that I could refer those families (and related professionals) to a single resource. Every parent of a student with LD in the US school system should keep handy a copy of this surprisingly clear guide to emotionally fraught terrain." Kevin Pendergast, head of school, the Kildonan School . This is the book I wish existed when my son was diagnosed with autism fourteen years ago, as it would have served as an invaluable resource for my advocacy on his behalf. A must-have for all parents of children receiving special education services!" Shannon Knall, Wisconsin Autism Council