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.

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.

From this introductory page of a monthly series of nine articles about IDEA's requirements in specific disciplinary areas relating to students with special needs. While these brief introductions provide some information, membership is...

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.

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.

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

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.

From a site that specializes in information about special education law, here are tips for parents who do not agree with the IEP. When to tape-record meetings - and Why; writing a thank you letter are just some of the ideas presented.

From a site that specializes in information about special education law, here are tips for parents who do not agree with the IEP. When to tape-record meetings - and Why; writing a thank you letter are just some of the ideas presented.

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 complete and extensive parent guide to the IEP process, laws and regulations, and components of an IEP. The article provides pages of information on IEP's, and serves as an excellent reference for parents.

An overview of the IEP with special emphasis on the required contents and implementation of the IEP.

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.

Abstract on IEPs discusses the relationship between the IEP and public education, the new requirements from the IDEA, hearings and cases on IEPs, and guidelines to developing legally correct IEPs.

This checklist prepared by the PACER Center will help parents prepare for and get the most out of Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings with school staff.

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...

An overview of the IEP with special emphasis on the required contents and implementation of the IEP.

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 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.