Special Education & IEPs
Here are answers to your questions about your child's rights to special education and an Individualized Education Program (IEP). What disabilities qualify for an IEP? What's an assessment? What happens at the IEP meeting and how do you prepare for it? What's included in the final IEP plan? Do you need a special education lawyer? Here you'll find FAQs, articles, the latest in special education law, and more.
Articles on Special Education & IEPs
Articles on Special Education & IEPs
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Understanding Special Education Law & the IEP
An overview of special education laws, IEP, and your child's special education rights.
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Special Education Lawyers: Do You Need One?
A special education attorney can help you advocate for your child in school.
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Testing Accommodation for Children With Disabilities
Federal laws promise children with learning disabilities access to special education services, including testing accommodations.
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Special education attorneys are not as numerous as family lawyers or business lawyers.
Disability-Related Discrimination at School
Disability-Related Discrimination at School
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Disability Discrimination at School: Children With Health-Care Issues
Sometimes children with disabilities experience barriers to participation at school or discrimination due to their health-care-related needs. Here are some examples.
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How Section 504 Helps Students With Physical or Mental Disabilities at School
“Section 504” requires schools provide children with mental and physical disabilities the same access to educational programs and services that other children have.
Resources
Resources
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Nolo's IEP Guide: Learning Disabilities
If your child has a learning disability, developmental disability, or ADHD, this book can help you advocate for your child in the IEP process to get your child the help he or she needs.
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