Secure the education your child deserves! Children with learning disabilities have different needs than other kids in special education -- let Nolo's IEP Guide: Learning Disabilities help you make sure those needs are met. This one-of-a-kind book walks you through the Individual Education Program process, providing all the instructions, suggestions, resources and forms you'll need to understand the special-education system. Step by step, you'll learn how to: -understand your child's rights -prepare to make your case -untangle eligibility rules and evaluations -develop effective IEP goals -figure out the best programs, services and teaching strategies -get ready for IEP meetings -resolve disputes with the school district -do legal research on learning-disability issues and much more The 2nd edition is completely updated to reflect the latest -- and major -- changes to the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the law that governs special education and the IEP process. It also provides the forms, sample letters and resources you need. List of Forms Request for Information on Special Education Request to Begin Special Education Process and Evaluation Request for Child's School File Request to Amend Child's School File Special Education Contacts IEP Journal Monthly IEP Calendar IEP Blueprint Letter Requesting Evaluation Report Request for Joint IEP Eligibility/Program Meeting Progress Chart Program Visitation Request Letter Class Visitation Checklist Goals Chart IEP Material Organizer Form IEP Meeting Participants IEP Meeting Attendance Objection Letter IEP Preparation Checklist Letter Confirming Informal Negotiation Letter Requesting Due Process

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