Special needs advocacy resource book : what you can do now to advocate for your exceptional child's education /
by Rich Weinfeld & Michelle Davis.
- Waco, Tex. : Prufrock Press Inc., c2008.
- x, 316 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
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.
9781593633097 (pbk.) 1593633092 (pbk.)
2007051726
Special education--Parent participation--United States--Handbooks, manuals, etc.