The Complete IEP Guide: How to Advocate for Your Special Ed Child, Edition 12
About this ebook
If your child has special education needs, their Individualized Education Program (IEP) is your school’s plan to meet those needs. As a parent, you want to understand and participate in the IEP process and to be able to advocate for your child This powerful book covers:
- eligibility rules and assessments
- working with outside experts
- developing your child’s ideal educational program
- preparing for and attending IEP meetings, and
- resolving disputes with school districts.
The 12th edition explains the law and provides key forms, sample letters, and resources you need at every stage of the IEP process. This book can help you to advocate for the education your child deserves.
About the author
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 Lawrence's website at http://www.childlawgroup.com.
