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Charting the Course: A Parent's Guide for Special Education
"Charting the A Parent’s Guide for Special Education" is a comprehensive resource designed to guide parents through the complex landscape of special education. This book emphasizes the importance of parental involvement in a child's education, especially for children with special needs. It provides a clear understanding of special needs and disabilities, their impact on learning, and the importance of early identification and intervention.
The book offers an overview of the US educational system for special needs children, including federal, state, and local laws and regulations. It provides an in-depth look at the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process, explaining its purpose, eligibility, development, and monitoring.
Moreover, the guide focuses on inclusive education, classroom accommodations, and assistive technologies that can support a child's learning. It demystifies the often confusing educational terms and acronyms, giving parents a language to communicate effectively with educators.
Crucial strategies for parental advocacy and involvement are provided, along with guidance on navigating social and emotional challenges, understanding family dynamics, and transition planning for life after school. The book also covers alternative therapies, parent self-care, financial planning, and ways to cultivate a child's strengths and interests.
Finally, the book ends with a list of additional resources, encouraging words, and a reminder of the lifelong journey of advocacy and support for your child. This guide is a must-read for parents seeking to navigate the special education system and advocate for their child's best interests.
The book offers an overview of the US educational system for special needs children, including federal, state, and local laws and regulations. It provides an in-depth look at the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process, explaining its purpose, eligibility, development, and monitoring.
Moreover, the guide focuses on inclusive education, classroom accommodations, and assistive technologies that can support a child's learning. It demystifies the often confusing educational terms and acronyms, giving parents a language to communicate effectively with educators.
Crucial strategies for parental advocacy and involvement are provided, along with guidance on navigating social and emotional challenges, understanding family dynamics, and transition planning for life after school. The book also covers alternative therapies, parent self-care, financial planning, and ways to cultivate a child's strengths and interests.
Finally, the book ends with a list of additional resources, encouraging words, and a reminder of the lifelong journey of advocacy and support for your child. This guide is a must-read for parents seeking to navigate the special education system and advocate for their child's best interests.
152 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 6, 2023
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Ryan Buell
6 books71 followersRyan Buell is an American paranormal investigator, author and producer who was the main host of the A&E TV show Paranormal State.
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