What Educators & Parents Need to Know About Special Education Law

The laws governing special education students and school districts are often overwhelming and confusing. What Educators & Parents Need to Know About Special Education Law, written by Karen Norlander, Esq., is an easy-to-read reference tool that summarizes the key legal issues general and special ed teachers and parents of students with disabilities face every day.

This six page (tri-fold) laminated guide clearly and succinctly outlines

• Major federal laws, including IDEA (IDEIA)
• Basic legal principles of special education
• Key terms and acronyms
• The eligibility and evaluation processes
• The IEP

What Educators & Parents Need to Know about Special Education Law also explains the rights of parents, from initiating a referral if they suspect their child has a disability to challenging school decisions. Additionally, the responsibilities of the parents, including participation in the development of an IEP or 504 Plan, are explained.