The Special Education Handbook: How to Get the Best Education Possible for Your Learning Disabled Child
By Dr. Kenneth Shore
This practical, easy-to-use, easy-to-understand handbook provides invaluable help to both parents and teachers negotiating the maze of special education. With straightforward information about the realities and constraints of the school system and step-by-step strategies, Dr. Shore’s advocacy approach seeks to promote partnership — not confrontation — between parents and educators. Nevertheless, he lets parents know what steps to take if conflict-resolution or a due-process hearing becomes necessary.
Parents, counselors, teachers and professionals involved with special education will all benefit from this book’s comprehensive but user-friendly discussion of:
- warning signs of an educational disability
- special education laws, legal safeguards and resources
- Individual Education Programs (IEPs)
Details:
Publisher: Teachers College Press, 1986
ISBN: 9780446386647
Praise for The Special Education Handbook
“Explains fully what Public Law 94-142 provides . . . includes extensive advice for parents on how to proceed when they and the school district are at odds over the child’s educational program.” — The New York Times
“Comprehensive . . . useful . . . Dr. Shore offers positive suggestions to help parents through the special education process.“ — Parents Magazine
“This remarkable book explains in clear, straightforward language how parents can serve as advocates for their exceptional children.” — Library of Special Education
