Introduction to special education -- Overview of special education law and the IEP -- Getting started: tips for all parents -- Getting organized -- Developing your child's IEP blueprint -- Evaluations -- Who is eligible for special education? -- Exploring your options and making your case -- Writing goals -- Preparing for the IEP meeting -- Attending the IEP meeting -- Resolving IEP disputes through due process -- Filing a complaint for a legal violation -- Lawyers and legal research -- Parent organizations and special education.