<DIV><P>Be your child's best advocate!</P><P>Children with special needs who succeed in school have one thing in common--their parents are passionate and effective advocates. It's not an easy job, but with <I>The Everything Parent's Guide to Special Education</I>, you will learn how to evaluate, prepare, organize, and get quality services, no matter what your child's disability.</P><P>This valuable handbook gives you the tools you need to navigate the complex world of special education and services, with information on:<UL><LI>Assessment and evaluation</LI><LI>Educational needs for different disabilities, including multiple disabilities</LI><LI>Current law, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)</LI><LI>Working within the school system to create an IEP</LI><LI>The importance of keeping detailed records</LI><LI>Dealing with parent-school conflict</LI></UL> With worksheets, forms, and sample documents and letters, you can be assured that you'll have all you need to help your child thrive--in school and in life!</P></DIV>