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Author Siegel, Lawrence M., 1946-

Title The complete IEP guide : how to advocate for your special ed child / by Lawrence M. Siegal .

Publication Info. Berkeley, CA : Nolo.com, 2001.

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  371.90973 S571C    Check Shelf
Edition Second edition.
Description 1 volume (various pages) : illustrations ; 28 cm
Contents Introduction to special education. Special education : an introduction ; Special education basics ; Being your child's advocate ; Using this book ; Icons used throughout ; Getting help from others -- Overview of the IEP and special education law. Basic legal concepts of IDEA ; Individualized education program ; State special education law ; You, your school district and the IEP process ; Some overriding IEP principals -- Entering special education : tips for all parents. Getting started ; Obtaining your child's school records -- Getting organized. Start an IEP binder ; The yearly IEP cycle ; Sample year in the life of your child's IEP ; Keep a monthly calendar -- Developing your child's IEP blueprint. Begin at the end : define your child's needs ; Preparing an IEP blueprint ; Other sources of information for the blueprint ; What's next? -- Assessments. When assessments are first done ; Assessment components ; Assessment plans ; Meet with the assessor ; Reviewing the assessment report -- Who is eligible for special education?. Eligibility definitions ; Making sense out of eligibility definitions ; Preparing for the IEP eligibility meeting ; Attending the eligibility meeting ; Attending the eligibility meeting ; Join IEP eligibility/program meeting ; If your child is not found eligible for special education -- Exploring your options and making your case. Review the school district information ; Keep tabs on your child's progress ; Explore available school programs ; Find out about related services ; Compare your blueprint with the existing program and services ; Generate additional supporting information ; Independent assessments -- Writing goals and objectives. Areas covered by goals and objectives ; Developing goals and objectives ; When to draft goals and objectives ; Writing effective goals and objectives -- Preparing for the IEP meeting. Establish the location, date and time of the IEP meeting ; Establish the IEP meeting agenda ; Organize your materials ; Draft your child's IEP program ; Establish who will attend the IEP meeting ; Final preparation concerns -- Attend the IEP meeting. Arriving at the IEP meeting ; Simple rules for a successful IEP meeting ; Getting familiar with your school's IEP form ; Writing the IEP plan ; Signing the IEP document ; Parent addendum page -- Resolving IEP disputes through due process. Before due process : informal negotiations ; Typical due process disputes ; When to pursue due process ; Your child's status during due process ; Using a lawyer during due process ; Requesting due process ; Preparing for due process ; Mediation specifics ; Fair hearing ; Fair hearing decision ; Appeals -- Filing a complaint for a legal violation. When to file a complaint ; Where to file a complaint ; What to include in a complaint ; What happens when you file a complaint -- Lawyers and legal research. How a lawyer can help with the IEP and other IDEA processes ; Factors in hiring an attorney ; Finding an attorney ; How attorneys are paid ; Resolving problems with a lawyer ; Doing your own legal research ; Online legal research -- Parent organizations and special education. Join a parent organization ; Form a parent organization -- Appendices. Special education laws and regulations ; Federal and state departments of education ; Support groups, advocacy organizations and other resoruces.
Note "Last revised in January 2001"--T.p. verso.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (page A3/20) and index.
Subject Individualized education programs -- Law and legislation -- United States -- Popular works.
Dispute resolution (Law) -- United States -- Popular works.
Special education -- Parent participation -- United States -- Popular works.
ISBN 0873376072
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