Empowering Parents of Children in Special Education: A Guide to Rights and Services
Dec 2026 · Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Ebook
176
Pages
infoThis book will become available on December 10, 2026. You will not be charged until it is released.
About this ebook
Your go-to guide for becoming a confident, effective advocate at every stage of your child's special education journey.
Navigating special education can feel overwhelming, filled with unfamiliar terminology, complex procedures, and high-pressure decisions that impact your child's future. This supportive resource breaks down the process into clear, manageable steps, giving you the right tools to participate fully and advocate successfully for your child.
With clarity and compassion, this book shows you how special education works-from making sense of school evaluations to building a strong IEP. You'll discover what services your child is entitled to, how to protect their rights, and how to plan for life after graduation. Just as importantly, you'll learn how to build productive partnerships with your child's teachers.
Whether you are just beginning the special education process or seeking to strengthen your advocacy skills, this roadmap will give you the confidence to make informed choices, champion your child's success, and ensure their unique needs are always met.
Navigating special education can feel overwhelming, filled with unfamiliar terminology, complex procedures, and high-pressure decisions that impact your child's future. This supportive resource breaks down the process into clear, manageable steps, giving you the right tools to participate fully and advocate successfully for your child.
With clarity and compassion, this book shows you how special education works-from making sense of school evaluations to building a strong IEP. You'll discover what services your child is entitled to, how to protect their rights, and how to plan for life after graduation. Just as importantly, you'll learn how to build productive partnerships with your child's teachers.
Whether you are just beginning the special education process or seeking to strengthen your advocacy skills, this roadmap will give you the confidence to make informed choices, champion your child's success, and ensure their unique needs are always met.
Your go-to guide for becoming a confident, effective advocate at every stage of your child's special education journey.
Navigating special education can feel overwhelming, filled with unfamiliar terminology, complex procedures, and high-pressure decisions that impact your child's future. This su...
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About the author
Matthew Collier, PhD, is associate professor of education at Lander University in South Carolina. He lives in Taylors, South Carolina.
Mitchell L. Yell, PhD, is professor of special education at the University of South Carolina. He lives in West Columbia, South Carolina.
Mitchell L. Yell, PhD, is professor of special education at the University of South Carolina. He lives in West Columbia, South Carolina.
Matthew Collier, PhD, is associate professor of education at Lander University in South Carolina. He lives in Taylors, South Carolina.
Mitchell L. Yell, PhD, is professor of special education at the University of South Carolina. He lives in West Columbia, South Carolina.
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