E-book Category: Parenting E-book Title: Surviving Special Education Author: Lisa Simmons Book Description: "Birth of An Advocate"
Would you like to be a more effective advocate for your child with special needs?"
As parents we all want the same things . . .
- To be there for all of our children.
- To make sure our kids are accepted for the unique individuals they are.
- To make sure each child gets the most effective education possible.
- To do all we can to support the lifelong success of our children.
Workbook 3: Surviving Special Education
It's time for your little one to start school. You know he's going to need some extra help. People keep talking about special education, IEPs, advocacy, assistive technology, alternative assessment, eligibility determinations . . . What language is this?!
Do you feel like you need an interpreter? Special Education is a whole new world and it will take time to learn the ropes, but I can make your learning curve quicker and easier.
In this volume we'll talk about:
How to learn the basics of special education law What it takes to be an "advocate" How they decide if your child is eligible What an IEP is and how to get an effective one How to deal with disagreements What assistive technology is and how to use it to help your child How to help classmates understand and accept your child
