The Complete IEP Guide: How to Advocate for Your Special Ed Child by Lawrence M.

Description: The Complete IEP Guide by Lawrence M. Siegel "The Complete IEP Guide provides parents with the tools to create and maintain a useful IEP plan for a child with special needs. The timely legal information, practical advice, and step-by-step instructions make this an invaluable resource for parents of children with disabilities"-- FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Recipient of the 2017 BRONZE Winner for Education Award from Foreword Indies. Get the educational services and support your child deserves Federal law guarantees every child a free appropriateeducation, and the goal of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) is toassure that every child with special needs receives what the law promises. Butyou know that your family must make sure the school follows through. Thispowerful book covers: - eligibilityrules and assessments - working withoutside experts - developingyour childs ideal educational program - preparing forand attending IEP meetings, and - resolvingdisputes with school districts. The 11th edition explains the law and provides key forms, sample letters, and resources you need at every stage of the IEP process. Withit, you can ensure your child gets a good education--the education your childdeserves. Author Biography Lawrence Siegel has been a Special Education Attorney and Advocate since 1979, and has represented children with disabilities extensively in IEPs, due process, complaints, legal action and before legislative and policy bodies. Mr. Siegel has lectured and consulted with advocacy and parent groups throughout the country. He has written special education legislation that has been adopted in several states. Mr. Siegel is the founder of the National Deaf Education Project which works to ensure that the fundamental communication needs of deaf and hard of hearing children are part of the educational system. In 2004-5 he was appointed to an endowed chair at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. for his work as an advocate of special education. You can visit Lawrences website at Table of Contents 1. Introduction to Special Education2. Overview of Special Education Law and the IEP3. Getting Started: Tips for All Parents4. Getting Organized5. Developing Your Childs IEP Blueprint6. Evaluations7. Who Is Eligible for Special Education?8. Exploring Your Options and Making Your Case9. Writing Goals10. Preparing for the IEP Meeting11. Attending the IEP Meeting12. Resolving IEP Disputes Through Due Process13. Filing a Complaint14. Lawyers and Legal Research15. Parent OrganizationsAppendixesA. Special Education Law and Regulations Review "2017 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award, Bronze Winner" FOREWORD REVIEWS "The essential guide for any parent preparing for an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)." Library Journal "This guide is a godsend..." New Orleans Times-Picayune "Help[s] parents advocate for their childs educational needs." Providence Journal "Provides all the strategies, forms, and instructions parents need to make the most of the Individualized Education Program."Reference & Research Book News "Finally, an understandable and practical guide through the complex special education maze of the IEP! The Complete IEP Guide is must reading for any parent whether youre beginning the journey into special education or a veteran of the process." Larry Komar State Council for Children & Adults With Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD) "Siegel, a special education attorney and advocate who teaches special education law, leads parents through the individualized education program (IEP) process. He covers each step involved and the relevant rights and how parents can be an advocate for their children in special education. He explains the Individuals with Disabilities Act; making a formal request to start the special education process and obtaining school records; getting organized; developing the childs IEP blueprint that includes the placement, services, and teaching strategies for the child; evaluations of the child; who is eligible for special education; exploring options and making the case for the childs special educational needs; writing IEP goals; preparing for and attending the IEP meeting; resolving IEP disputes through due process; filing a complaint; hiring a lawyer and doing legal research; and joining or forming a parent organization. This edition includes two new Supreme Court decisions and developments in special education voucher programs. It includes forms, sample letters, and resources.." Eithne OLeyne, Editor Ringgold, Inc., ProtoView Review Quote "2017 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award, Bronze Winner" FOREWORD REVIEWS "The essential guide for any parent preparing for an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)." Library Journal "This guide is a godsend..." New Orleans Times-Picayune "Help[s] parents advocate for their childs educational needs." Providence Journal "Provides all the strategies, forms, and instructions parents need to make the most of the Individualized Education Program." Reference & Research Book News "Finally, an understandable and practical guide through the complex special education maze of the IEP! The Complete IEP Guide is must reading for any parent whether youre beginning the journey into special education or a veteran of the process." Larry Komar State Council for Children & Adults With Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD ) "Siegel, a special education attorney and advocate who teaches special education law, leads parents through the individualized education program (IEP) process. He covers each step involved and the relevant rights and how parents can be an advocate for their children in special education. He explains the Individuals with Disabilities Act; making a formal request to start the special education process and obtaining school records; getting organized; developing the childs IEP blueprint that includes the placement, services, and teaching strategies for the child; evaluations of the child; who is eligible for special education; exploring options and making the case for the childs special educational needs; writing IEP goals; preparing for and attending the IEP meeting; resolving IEP disputes through due process; filing a complaint; hiring a lawyer and doing legal research; and joining or forming a parent organization. This edition includes two new Supreme Court decisions and developments in special education voucher programs. It includes forms, sample letters, and resources.." Eithne OLeyne, Editor Ringgold, Inc., ProtoView Promotional "Headline" This is the best available guide for parents of children with disabilities. It combines legal information with practical advice and gives parents the step-by-step instructions they need to navigate the complicated process of creating and maintaining an IEP for their child with special needs. Author Comments It can be intimidating to work with teachers, school administrators, and school districts to ensure that your childs special educational needs are being met, especially if you dont know much about special education law. This book will help guide you through your childs IEP process by explaining your childs rights and teaching you how to draft educational goals and objectives, research school programs and alternatives, prepare for IEP meetings, and resolve disputes with your school district. Description for Sales People Audience : Parents of children with learning and/or physical disabilities. Teachers and school administrators dealing with students with learning and/or physical disabilities. What is new in this edition: An award-winning Nolo bestseller, The Complete IEP Guide explains your childs rights. The start-to-finish coverage helps parents effectively navigate the Individualized Educational Program (IEP) process. The Complete IEP Guide strategies empower parents to become confident advocates. Includes recent legal developments impacting the Individualized Educational Program (IEP). The 11th edition includes the latest legal updates and practices. The Complete IEP Guide provides parents without the resources to hire a lawyer the information needed to participate meaningfully in the IEP process. Description for Press or Other Media This book helps you discover the services your child is entitled to so you can make sure the school district provides them. Details ISBN1413330878 Author Lawrence M. Siegel Short Title The Complete IEP Guide Publisher NOLO Language English Year 2023 Edition 11th ISBN-10 1413330878 ISBN-13 9781413330878 Format Paperback Publication Date 2023-07-25 DEWEY 371.90973 Imprint NOLO Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2023-07-25 NZ Release Date 2023-07-25 US Release Date 2023-07-25 UK Release Date 2023-07-25 Pages 416 Edition Description 11th ed. Subtitle How to Advocate for Your Special Ed Child Audience General Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:142956977;

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