Parent Guides
By Frances Shefter, Esq.
Special Education Attorney, Advocate, Former Teacher and Special Education Coordinator
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Explore practical, step-by-step guides to understanding your child’s IEP, special education services, and placement options. Start with the topic you need and return whenever a new question comes up.
How to Read an IEP: A Parent’s 10-Part Guide
Explore all 10 parts and work through your child’s IEP section by section, spot questions to raise, and prepare for the meeting with more confidence.
UNDERSTANDING SPECIAL EDUCATION PLACEMENT
Explore the range of school settings and supports available for your child, and learn how their individual needs should guide placement.