Special Education
Students with reading or reading-related disabilities may be eligible to receive supplemental instruction from special education teachers. Navigating the unfamiliar waters of special education can be overwhelming for parents, teachers, and students. This section contains helpful information about the basics of special education.
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Basics
- IDEA 2004
- A Closer Look at the IEP
- Inclusion
- The IEP Team Members
- 10 Steps in the Special Education Process
For parents
- Understanding the Special Education Process
- Knowing Your Child's Rights
- How Parents Can Be Advocates for Their Children
For teachers
FAQs
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Advocacy
- Dyslexia
- Learning Disabilities
- Parent Tips
- Special Education
- Struggling Readers
- Writing & Spelling
Books for adults
- Negotiating the Special Education Maze: A Guide for Parents and Teachers
- A Parent's Guide to Special Education: Insider Advice on How to Navigate the System and Help Your Child Succeed
Research
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- Merrow Report: What's So Special About Special Education? (VHS)
- The LD Teacher's IDEA Companion (K-5)