"Navigate and Advocate: A Parent's Guide to the Special Education Process..."

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This book is written by a local parent/professional who is passionate about supporting families through the special education process.

Do you think your child might have a disability and needs a school evaluation, but you don’t know where to start? Do you find the special education process with all the meetings and excessive terminology to be overwhelming? This guide can help.The power tools needed to help build and execute a successful plan for your child are all included in this manual.These include understanding:

• basic federal and state laws,
• documentation,
• how the process works,
• your rights as a parent,
• the value of teamwork,
• how to maintain high but realistic expectations,
• plus, IEP meeting tips!