Getting started in special education -- School personnel -- Outside professionals -- Understanding school evaluations -- Conflicts of interest -- The IEP: powerful tool or worthless paper? -- Writing effective IEP goals -- Team meetings -- The paper trail -- The legal process -- Transition planning and graduation

Packed with practical, clear-cut advice, this book tells you everything you need to know about making the US special education system work for your child. Covering key information on protocol, dealing with authorities, overcoming obstacles and organizing documentation, this book is a must-have guide for navigating the complex system