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A Parent's Guide to Special Ed / Special Needs

by Maiya Lueptow, in consultation with Friends of Special Education

Acknowledgements / Introduction / Glossary

Part I—The Process
(when all goes well)

Identifying a child with special needs

Case study evaluation

Access to educational records

Multidisciplinary conference (MDC)

Independent educational evaluation

Individualized education plan (IEP)

Part II—Resources

Federal, state, and local agencies mandated to provide services to children with special needs; legal assistance agencies and programs that specialize in special education and/or human rights / discrimination / disability issues; advocacy and support groups for people with disabilities and their families

Appendix

Disabilities covered under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Protections and accommodations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Related services provided under IDEA and/or Section 504

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