Download or read book A Parents Guide to Special Education in New York City and the Metropolitan Area written by Laurie Dubos and published by Teachers College Press. This book was released on 2006-06-09 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This essential guide profiles 33 schools in New York City for children with special needs, plus listings of medical professionals, camps, after-school programs, evaluation centers, and individuals in the field that were recommended by families of children with special needs. Includes information on referrals and evaluations, eligibility criteria, parents' rights, and more.
Download or read book The Everything Parent s Guide to Special Education written by Amanda Morin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-04-18 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be your child's best advocate! Children with special needs who succeed in school have one thing in common--their parents are passionate and effective advocates. It's not an easy job, but with The Everything Parent's Guide to Special Education, you will learn how to evaluate, prepare, organize, and get quality services, no matter what your child's disability. This valuable handbook gives you the tools you need to navigate the complex world of special education and services, with information on: Assessment and evaluation Educational needs for different disabilities, including multiple disabilities Current law, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Working within the school system to create an IEP The importance of keeping detailed records Dealing with parent-school conflict With worksheets, forms, and sample documents and letters, you can be assured that you'll have all you need to help your child thrive--in school and in life!
Download or read book A Parents Guide to Special Education written by University of the State of New York. Office for Education of Children with Handicapping Conditions and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Parents Guide to Special Education written by University of the State of New York. Office for Special Education Services and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Parent s Guide to Special Education written by Linda Wilmshurst and published by Amacom Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Parentâ¬"s Guide to Special Education offers invaluable information and a positive vision of special education that will help parents through the potentially overwhelming processes of catch-all programs that encompasses dozens of learning challenges: developmental delay learning and physical disabilities emotional disturbance retardation autism, and others. Filled with practical recommendations, sample forms, and enlightening examples, this is a priceless resource for helping every child learn.
Download or read book Special Education in New York State for Children Ages 3 21 written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Manhattan Family Guide to Private Schools and Selective Public Schools Seventh Edition written by Victoria Goldman and published by Teachers College Press. This book was released on 2016-01-08 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the best and most comprehensive guide to Manhattan's private schools, including Brooklyn and Riverdale. Written by a parent who is also an expert on school admissions, this guide has been helping New York City parents choose the best private and selective public schools for their children for over 20 years. The new edition has been completely revised and expanded to include the latest tuition, and scholarships. It now lists over 75 elementary and high schools including schools for special needs children.
Download or read book A Parent s Guide to Special Education for Children Ages 5 21 written by and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Learning Disabilities written by Jeffrey P. Bakken and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01-25 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Addresses various perspectives and issues related to learning disabilities. This book includes chapters: Inclusion and Students with Learning Disabilities; Reading Instruction and Students with Learning Disabilities; Written Instruction and Students with Learning Disabilities; and Mathematics Instruction and Students with Learning Disabilities.
Download or read book A Parent s Guide to Special Education written by Dawn Smith (L.) and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Special Education is a complex maze to navigate which lasts from birth to high school graduation. It prepares the disabled child for adult life. This book is designed to help you navigate this maze.
Download or read book Special Education in New York State for Children Ages 3 21 written by The University of the State of New York. The State Education Department and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Parent Guide to Special Education Law Proactive Advocacy written by Jodie Pierce Howard and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-02-15 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a parent and advocate, you are the only constant team member. Other IEP team members- teachers, therapists, and administrators-revolve and eventually fade. You need to make your unique viewpoint as meaningful as possible. However, the laws governing special education are complex; full of confusing terms, rigid timelines, and complicated decisions. This guide translates the legalese and organizes the material, making it user friendly. As you learn more about these laws, you will gain a sense of equality and confidence that will make you a more effective and proactive advocate for your child.Wherever you are on the special education journey, this guide will help you learn: -The school district's responsibilities, -Your child's rights, -Your rights as the parent of a special education student, -Techniques to help you come to each IEP meeting informed and prepared, and-How to be a proactive (rather than reactive) advocate.Using charts, graphs, examples, and other resources, this guide lays out the referral, eligibility, IEP, student discipline, ITP, and dispute resolution processes with an emphasis on maximizing the parents' role as an advocate for the best outcomes for their child. Citations to relevant law are included throughout the manual.
Download or read book A Parent s Guide to Special Education written by University of the State of New York. Office for Education of Children with Handicapping Conditions and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Parent s Guide to Special Education written by and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book New York City s Best Public High Schools written by Clara Hemphill and published by Teachers College Press. This book was released on 2007-09 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you lived anywhere else in the country, you would probably send your child to your neighborhood high school. In New York City, it’s much more complicated than that. But what parent has time to research hundreds of school options? To help you choose a high school that is just right for your child, Clara Hemphill and her colleagues at Insideschools visited nearly all of the city’s 400 high schools. This essential revision of the critically acclaimed parents’ guide features new school profiles; invaluable advice to help parents and students through the stressful admissions process; and new sections on alternative schools, vocational schools, and schools for students learning English. Featuring interviews with teachers, parents, and students, this guide uncovers the “inside scoop” about school atmosphere, homework, student stress, competition among students, the quality of teachers, gender issues, the condition of the building, class size, and much more. “For [this] third edition I looked for schools that spark students’ curiosity, broaden their horizons, and help them develop into thoughtful, caring adults.” —Clara Hemphill Praise for Clara Hemphill’s Parents’ Guides! New York Daily News... “Brisk, thoughtful profiles of topnotch, intriguing schools.” Big Apple Parent... “Hemphill has done for schools what Zagat’s did for restaurants.” New York Magazine... “Thoughtful, well-researched…required reading.” The New York Times... “A bible for urban parents.”
Download or read book Resources in Education written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Charting the Course written by Ryan J. Buell and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Embarking on a journey of special education can be overwhelming for parents, but fear not, for "Charting the Course: A Parent's Guide for Special Education" is here to illuminate the path ahead. This comprehensive guidebook is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge, effective strategies, and valuable resources needed to become a powerful advocate for your child. Within these pages, you will gain a deep understanding of special needs and disabilities while unraveling the complexities of the Individualized Education Program (IEP). Practical and hands-on advice will empower you to collaborate seamlessly with educators, fostering an inclusive educational environment. Explore the transformative potential of assistive technologies and unlock a world of possibilities for your child's growth and developmet" -- Back cover.
