Navigating Special Education

by Peggy S. Bud, Tamara L. Jacobson

This timely and innovative roadmap for parents, educators, and administrators highlights the importance of effective communication methodology, appropriate correspondence, and data collection recommendations. Effective communication is often missing from the IEP team’s conversation. Navigating Special Education provides a foundation for building proactive, positive partnerships that will lead to 21st century best practices for children.
 
The 5-C Model of Communication—Conversation, Collaboration, Cooperation, Compromise, and Consensus—presented in Navigating Special Education helps to forge trusted alliances between school districts and families.
 
Navigating Special Education draws upon the authors’ 60-plus years of combined experience by  
As stakeholders, wouldn’t you like to have successful meetings where everyone’s voice is heard, respected, and understood? After reading Navigating Special Education , families, educational professionals, college students, and special education organizations will be able to implement effective models of communication and build positive partnerships.
 

296 pages, Paperback

Published March 15, 2023

Reviews

[Sivan Hong · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is an essential read for parents whose children require or might need special education services. It's also a valuable resource for teachers and district staff. Packed with helpful tips and clear explanations, it streamlines the special education process and eases the experience for everyone involved. I only wish I had discovered this book years earlier.

[meliss · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly recommend this book to anyone with a school aged child. Even if your student doesn’t have a special education need, the Five C model is a great way to improve the home - school connection and enrich your child’s learning experience.