Introduction to special education : a new territory
Walking through the process
Step one : federal law and your child's education
The individuals with disabilities education improvement act of 2004 : what a great idea!
Not all roads lead to special education placement : the 411 on 504 plans
Federal laws : a comparison of IDEA 2004 and section 504, and a brief look at No Child Left Behind
Step two : understanding the psychological assessment and your child's disability
The psychological assessment : what to expect
The assessment of intelligence
The other psychological assessments : achievement testing, process testing, and
Emotional/behavioral assessments
Understanding your child's disability
Step three : understanding the special education process
Labels : the good, the bad, and the ugly
Beyond eligibility for special education : what's next?
Helpful hints for positive parenting
A parent's guide to parent-teacher communication and school meetings
A parent's guide to stress and coping
A parent's guide to children and medication
A parent's guide to building your child's self-esteem and increasing social
A parent's guide to behavior and discipline
Appendix A : selected changes in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA 2004)
Appendix B : sample 504 plans
Appendix C : sample behavior charts
Appendix D : procedural safeguards
Appendix E : sample IEP forms
Appendix F : food for thought: helpful resources
Glossary : acronyms 101 : educational abbreviations and what they mean.
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