Your Special Education Rights: What Your School District Isn’t Telling You
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| Rating | : | 4.35 (931 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B06Y8VWBQ3 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 366 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Drawing on decades of experience, Jennifer Laviano, a high-profile special education attorney, and Julie Swanson, a sought-after special education advocate, help parents of students with disabilities navigate their school systems to get the services they need for their children.Parents will find no other book on special education like Your Special Education Rights. Here’s what you need to know about the paperwork you will have to complete, detailed information on how to advocate for your child and how to craft language in documents that benefit your child, and more.Filled with vital information and invaluable resources, Your Special Education Rights gives you the information you need to help your child succeed in school and beyond.. They pull the curtain back on the politics of special education, exposing truths that school districts don’t want you to know, such as the fact that teachers are often under extraordinary pressure not to spend resources on services.Most importantly, they outline the central rights you and your child have regarding your child’s education. Julie and Jennifer demystify the federal laws that go
Jen and Julie bring decades of their collective wisdom to the table and it shows. I’ve long wished that I could refer those families (and related professionals) to a single resource. That resource has arrived. It’s this combination of passion, professionalism, and personality that makes Your Special Education Rights worth a read.” David DesRoches, journalist, WNPR"What most special education parents want and needa comprehensive but practical guide that not only discusses the law but also “What Your School District Isn’t T
Her firm's representation of children with special needs encompasses the full spectrum of advocacy under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504, from attendance at IEP team meetings and mediation to litigation in due process hearings and federal court. She is a regular presenter on the subject of the special legal rights of children with disabilities