Includes bibliographical references (p. 311-316).

Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Why is it important that we advocate for students? -- What do effective advocates do? -- What does an advocate need to know about -- Outstanding classrooms or educational programs? -- What does an advocate -- Need to know about the law? -- What does an advocate need -- To know about the iep process? -- What does an advocate need to know -- About evaluating a child's strengths and needs? -- What does an advocate need to know -- To work effectively with the parents and family? -- What does an advocate need to know about -- The school system, school, and classroom? -- What does an advocate need -- To know about educational options -- Beyond the standard public school offerings? -- What does an advocate need to know -- About the dynamics of school meetings? -- What does an advocate do to ensure -- Effective implementation and -- Evaluate efficacy of individual student plans? -- How can parents organize into groups -- And effectively advocate for their children? -- Glossary -- References -- About the authors.