Your Special Education Rights: What Your School District Isn’t Telling You

As an advocate, she helps parents navigate the special education process, including attending IEP and Section 504 meetings. Jennifer Laviano is a special education attorney in private practice in Connecticut. She speaks frequently on special education matters and has a long-standing history of service on special educati

"With wit and wisdom this dynamic duo of skilled practitioners share helpful insight for families struggling to access special education services and supports." Denise Marshall, executive director, Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates"With this book, Jennifer and Julie make the IEP process a little less scary, by providing real, step-by-step examples of how to navigate the world of special education. This is the book I wish existed when my son was diagnosed with autism fourteen years ago, as it would have served as an invaluable resource for my advoc

Here’s what you need to know about the paperwork you will have to complete, detailed information on how to advocate for your child and how to craft language in documents that benefit your child, and more.Filled with vital information and invaluable resources, Your Special Education Rights gives you the information you need to help your child succeed in school and beyond.. Did you know that you can refer your child for a special education evaluation? That you can ask for a second opinion if you disagree with the results of some or all of the testing? That you are entitled to parent counseling, training, and more?They also show you how to take that knowledge and apply it to advocating for your child. They pull the curtain back on the politics of special education, exposing truths that school districts don’t want you to know, such as the fact that teachers are often un