| Description |
x, 316 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 311-316). |
| Contents |
Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Why is it important that we advocate for students? -- What do effective advocates do? -- What does an advocate need to know about outstanding classrooms or educational programs? -- What does an advocate need to know about the law? -- What does an advocate need To know about the IEP process? -- What does an advocate need to know about evaluating a child's strengths and needs? -- What does an advocate need to know to work effectively with the parents and family? -- What does an advocate need to know about the school system, school, and classroom? -- What does an advocate need to know about educational options beyond the standard public school offerings? -- What does an advocate need to know about the dynamics of school meetings? -- What does an advocate do to ensure effective implementation and evaluate efficacy of individual student plans? -- How can parents organize into groups and effectively advocate for their children? -- Glossary -- References -- About the authors. |
| Subject |
Special education -- Parent participation -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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| Added Author |
Davis, Michelle.
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| ISBN |
9781593633097 paperback |
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1593633092 paperback |
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