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Top 5 Rights in Special Education Guide

Published
February 6, 2022
Topics
Advocacy

Resources for families

Advocacy, Family Support

Advocacy Strategies

Here are some strategies to help make your advocacy more successful.

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Advocacy, Family Support, Special Education

Federal Special Education Law

Students with disabilities have a right to a free appropriate education in the most inclusive setting possible.

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Advocacy, Special Education

Mediation and Impartial Hearings

Explore options to resolve special education problems at school.

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Early Childhood, Special Education

Sample Letter of Referral for First Time Evaluation Requests

This is a sample letter for a first time evaluation. This request is sent to a local CPSE/CSE office.

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More Resources

K-12, Special Education

Individualized Education Program (IEP) Meetings

Learn more about the IEP team and types of IEP meetings.

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College, Special Education, Transition Planning

Transition Timeline

Here is a checklist to prepare young people to transition from age 12 to postsecondary life.

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Special Education

Types of Evaluations in Special Education

Evaluations determine at what level a student is performing, as well as in physical, social, and behavioral development.

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Disability Systems, Early Childhood, Special Education

Evaluations from Birth to 21

Evaluations are conducted to determine eligibility for special education programs and services.

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Advocacy, Special Education

Independent Education Evaluation

If the school district fails to evaluate your child, or if you disagree with the results, you have the right to request an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE).

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Family Support, Parenting

Enjoying Books with Reluctant Readers

Some children are reluctant to read for many different reasons. Here are some tips that can encourage your child to invest in reading and begin to enjoy it.

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Special Education

Types of Evaluations in Special Education

Evaluations determine at what level a student is performing, as well as in physical, social, and behavioral development.

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