Special Education: A Parent's Quick-Start Guide

By Norman Ames

Is your child struggling in school? Do you suspect that your child has a disability for which he or she may be entitled to special education services? A Parent's Quick-Start Guide to Special Education is intended to provide you with a basic introduction to special education and give you step-by-step instructions to help you understand What to Know and What to Do!

This Quick-Start Guide will give parents and others the basics of special education, including information about the Evaluation Process, Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process, as well as helpful hints and recommendations for parents as they struggle to navigate the often complicated and scary roads to helping their child receive the services they need. A Parent's Quick-Start Guide will help parents have more confidence and assurance in the process.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Norman Ames
• Release date: Jun 2, 2013
• ISBN: 9781301509416

Norman Ames

Norman Ames began his professional career as a school psychologist, working in the states of Utah and Washington. Norman went on to become an administrator and Director of Special Education in public schools in central Washington where he built a strong reputation as an advocate for students while also administering special education programs that were effective, efficient, legally compliant, and fair. Most recently Norman is working as a Technical Assistance Provider and consultant in special education providing support to states in helping them to implement highly effective programs for students with disabilities. Norman graduated from the School Psychology program at Utah State University in 1996. Prior to that Norm served in the Army as a Medical Service Corps Officer, including service during Operation Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia and Iraq. Norman has served on the board of directors for a Residential Services agency for adults with disabilities in Washington and has been an active advocate for people with disabilities for over 20 years. Norm and his wife have four boys including a 15 year old with autism.

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Special Education

A Parent's Quick Start Guide

H. Norman Ames

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CONTENTS

Introduction

A Brief Introduction to Special Education

Getting Started: Step-By-Step.

Step One – Decide whether you suspect your child to have a disability.

Step Two – Request an Evaluation.

Step Three – Participate in the Evaluation. Give Consent and Input.

Step Four – Participate in the determination of Special Education Eligibility

Step Five – Participate in the development of an Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Step Six – Consent to the initial provision of special education services.

Conclusion

About the Author

Special Education: A Parent’s Quick-Start Guide

What to Know and What to Do!

Introduction

Is your child struggling in school? Do you suspect that your child has a disability for which he or she may be entitled to special education services? A Parent’s

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