By Gerry Klor

This essential, easy-to-understand guide gives parents a clear explanation of what special education is and how it works.

In straightforward language, parents learn the nuts and bolts of their legal rights, student referrals, the IEP process, dispute resolution and more. Parents will feel more confident when making decisions about their child’s education with a full understanding of:

• How progress is measured toward the IEP goals
• What to look for in assessment reports
• How student discipline works in special education
• How students exit special education
• And more!

Each chapter explains a specific procedure and includes a special "Parent Preparation" section to help parents easily grasp the complexities of special education supports and services — so they can be knowledgeable members of their child’s IEP team and develop strong working partnerships with school personnel.