Publisher's Synopsis
A Must-Have Resource for Helping Your Child Get the Best Education
"Knowledge Essentials is a remarkable series that will benefit children of all abilities and learning styles. . . . I highly recommend it for all parents who want to make a difference in their children´s education." Michael Gurian, author of Boys and Girls Learn Differently and The Wonder of Boys
"This book is the perfect tool for every parent of a special-needs child. It has fantastic ideas and resources that I wish every parent had access to. I highly recommend this book to anyone who takes their role in their child´s education seriously." Ashley Waldron, director of special education, Coyle Public Schools, Coyle, Oklahoma
This new book in the Knowledge Essentials series, School Success for Children with Special Needs, offers parents a guide for understanding and navigating the often confusing special education system to ensure that your child gets the best education possible. It tells you:
- How the latest changes to the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) affect your child´s education
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What Kind of roadblocks you can expect to encounter and how to overcome them
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How to help formulate your child´s Individual Family Services Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP)
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Information on the many ways schools and teachers can accommodate children withdisabilities
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How to assess your child´s progress
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How you can help your child be successful at school and in life by reinforcing basic skills at every age
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How to plan for transitioning your child to the wider world
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