Preparing for IEP meetings and forming effective family/school partnerships

“I can tell you this: neither status or wealth matters as much as your support. The simple fact is that you – the parent – are the most powerful advocate your child will ever have.”  Anne Ford- Chairman, National Center for Learning Disabilities (daughter of Henry Ford II)

Securing the best possible services for special education students begins with strong parent/school partnerships. Respected special education advocates Anne Eason Esq. and Dr. Kathleen Whitbread share 127 Strategy TIPS for supportive parent involvement. Beginning with legal updates and preparing for the IEP, parents are given guidance for working with CSE’s and becoming integral members of the special education planning team. Depending on the level of disability, parents are further encouraged to seek placement within an inclusion/collaborative setting. Research-based and timely, IEP and Inclusion Tips for Parents and Teachers offers invaluable insight and practical application. An essential resource for both parents and teaching staff