Editor's Note: Due to recent changes in
the federal and state laws, especially the IDEA, some of the information
given in the "Your Road Map Through the Special Education Maze"
is outdated. LDW is in the process of updating "A Guide to Special
Education."
Take this guided tour
through the special education process from start to finish,
based on the federal and state laws, and the Massachusetts Department
of Education special education regulations.
Formerly published as LDAM's Guide: Your Road
Map Through the Special Education Maze, this guide is specifically
written for people in Massachusetts. However, the information about the
federal laws and the special education process is useful to anyone in
the United States who has a child who needs special education.
This guide should not be construed as legal advice. If you are concerned
about your child's education and legal rights, LDW encourages you to consult
with a special education attorney in your state.
Bound
and Determined to Help Children with Learning Disabilities Succeed Dr. Cooper, an educator and counselor, shares his experiences with learning disabilities and offers helpful and practical insights about what adults can do to nurture a more positive outlook in children with LD. An excellent resource for parents, educators and other professionals.
The
Experts Speak: Parenting the Child with Learning Disabilities Learn tips and strategies from experts such as Dr. Larry Silver, Dr.
Doug Fuchs, Dr. Mel Levine, Dr. Robert Brooks, Richard Lavoie, and other
professionals in the field of learning disabilities. Selected as the
recipient of a National Award on LD by LDA.
Videos:
Meeting
with Success: Ten Tips for a Successful IEP It's easy to find dozens of documents explaining the IEP process, but
an IEP meeting can turn into an adversarial nightmare even if everybody
involved understands the "rules and regulations." In this upbeat and
optimistic video, you'll observe "real" parents, teachers, administrators,
and other specialists as they demonstrate ten tips for meeting with
success in this important educational process, developing the Individualized
Education Program (IEP). Package includes a booklet written by Dr. Schultz
that provides supplementary information about the IEP process. Selected
as the recipient of a National Award on LD by LDA.
On the Web:
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service providers)
