A very thorough article on the process of developing useful and legally correct IEPs. Author identifies a better approach that focuses only on the special needs of the child and how those needs are to be addressed.

A comprehensive description detailing assessment for students with special needs, and the importance special education teachers have in the assessment and IEP process. The article includes an example of a special education teacher...

A comprehensive description detailing assessment for students with special needs, and the importance special education teachers have in the assessment and IEP process. The article includes an example of a special education teacher...

A child is guaranteed an education that is tailored to meet their needs. The IEP is the cornerstone of this education for students with special needs. Learn about the IEP and what is required on this comprehensive site.

The Educational Resources Information Center provides a guide to writing the IEP. Beginning with the child's evaluation results, and also including specific information about the child's needs and goals.

From a site full of resources and educational information on Cerebral Palsy, this article and linked articles provide necessary and important information for teachers of students with Cerebral Palsy. This page includes introductions to...

The U.S. Department of Education has compiled a list of links for parents of children with special needs. Topics include organizations, guides to IEPs, parent training, and much more.

Topcs of this section of the NICHCY site include Your Child's Evaluation, Your Child's Eligibility, Writing an IEP, Re-evaluation, and Other Issues.

Topcs of this section of the NICHCY site include Your Child's Evaluation, Your Child's Eligibility, Writing an IEP, Re-evaluation, and Other Issues.

A thorough collection of summaries of various philosophies with philosopher biographies. Includes a timeline. Extensive resources are completely searchable.

The National Down's Syndrome Society provides detailed information about Down Syndrome, including diagnosis, specific health issues, development information, education, and life planning issues.

This overview from the PACER Center walks parents through each step of the special education process, describing what happens from the time a child is referred for evaluation through the development of an individualized education program...

This site provides details on the law pertaining to placement of students with disabilities under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Topics discussed include student placement, evaluation, educational...

This site provides details on the law pertaining to placement of students with disabilities under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Topics discussed include student placement, evaluation, educational...

This site provides details on the law pertaining to placement of students with disabilities under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Topics discussed include student placement, evaluation, educational...

This site provides details on the law pertaining to placement of students with disabilities under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Topics discussed include student placement, evaluation, educational...

A reference site outlining the special education due process and complaint rights of parents and educators. The site provides a definition for due process, compliance complaints, and outlines the rights of parents.

A reference site outlining the special education due process and complaint rights of parents and educators. The site provides a definition for due process, compliance complaints, and outlines the rights of parents.

This article provides recommendations for using Khan Academy with students in special education.

Beginning with references to several articles written on Williams Syndrome (WS), this site provides an outline efficient for educators to follow when teaching children with WS and writing IEP's. Williams Syndrome is compared to a...

The No Child Left Behind law requires each school test students in Reading/Language Arts & Math each year in grades 3-8, and at least once more in grades 10-12. In some cases, children eligible for Individuals with Disabilities...

Technology-and especially the subset of technology tools known as assistive technology-can be an effective element of the writing curriculum for students with disabilities. Assistive technology (AT) can be defined as a technology that...

This guide explains each step in the special education process. In each step, learn what happens, who is involved, and the timelines associated. Tips for parents are also included

This resource provides an overview to the "Special Education Process" so that the learner may understand the global procedures for providing a student with disabilities a free and appropriate education.