| Description |
x, 316 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Why is it important that we advocate for students? -- What do effective advocates do? -- What does an advocate need to know about -- Outstanding classrooms or educational programs? -- What does an advocate -- Need to know about the law? -- What does an advocate need -- To know about the iep process? -- What does an advocate need to know -- About evaluating a child's strengths and needs? -- What does an advocate need to know -- To work effectively with the parents and family? -- What does an advocate need to know about -- The school system, school, and classroom? -- What does an advocate need -- To know about educational options -- Beyond the standard public school offerings? -- What does an advocate need to know -- About the dynamics of school meetings? -- What does an advocate do to ensure -- Effective implementation and -- Evaluate efficacy of individual student plans? -- How can parents organize into groups -- And effectively advocate for their children? -- Glossary -- References -- About the authors |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 311-316) |
| Subject |
Special education -- Parent participation -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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| Author |
Davis, Michelle.
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| LC no. |
2007051726 |
| ISBN |
9781593633097 (paperback) |
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1593633092 (paperback) |
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