The Parents’ Q&A Pocket Guide to Special Education Legal Issues for Evaluation
Navigating the evaluation process for children with disabilities can feel overwhelming, but you are not alone. This guide is designed to provide you with clear answers to 100 of the most pressing questions about evaluations in special education. Whether you're concerned about timelines, parental rights, or how decisions are made, this guide will empower you to advocate effectively for your child.
How to Use This Book
Quick Navigation: Questions are grouped into categories, making it easy to find answers related to initial evaluations, re-evaluations, independent educational evaluations (IEEs), and eligibility decisions.
Understand Your Rights: Each answer is grounded in federal law, giving you the confidence to advocate for your child.
Empowerment: Use this guide to collaborate effectively with school teams, ensure your child’s rights are upheld, and make informed decisions about their education.
Navigating the evaluation process for children with disabilities can feel overwhelming, but you are not alone. This guide is designed to provide you with clear answers to 100 of the most pressing questions about evaluations in special education. Whether you're concerned about timelines, parental rights, or how decisions are made, this guide will empower you to advocate effectively for your child.
How to Use This Book
Quick Navigation: Questions are grouped into categories, making it easy to find answers related to initial evaluations, re-evaluations, independent educational evaluations (IEEs), and eligibility decisions.
Understand Your Rights: Each answer is grounded in federal law, giving you the confidence to advocate for your child.
Empowerment: Use this guide to collaborate effectively with school teams, ensure your child’s rights are upheld, and make informed decisions about their education.
Navigating the evaluation process for children with disabilities can feel overwhelming, but you are not alone. This guide is designed to provide you with clear answers to 100 of the most pressing questions about evaluations in special education. Whether you're concerned about timelines, parental rights, or how decisions are made, this guide will empower you to advocate effectively for your child.
How to Use This Book
Quick Navigation: Questions are grouped into categories, making it easy to find answers related to initial evaluations, re-evaluations, independent educational evaluations (IEEs), and eligibility decisions.
Understand Your Rights: Each answer is grounded in federal law, giving you the confidence to advocate for your child.
Empowerment: Use this guide to collaborate effectively with school teams, ensure your child’s rights are upheld, and make informed decisions about their education.