Special Education & IEPs

Understanding Special Education Law & the IEP

An overview of special education laws, IEP, and your child's special education rights.

Special Education Lawyers: Do You Need One?

A special education attorney can help you advocate for your child in school.

Testing Accommodation for Children With Disabilities

Federal laws promise children with learning disabilities access to special education services, including testing accommodations.

Finding an Education Lawyer

Special education attorneys are not as numerous as family lawyers or business lawyers.

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.

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.

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.