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Annual Reviews - What is an IDEA Annual Review Meeting of the IEP Team?
Annual Reviews - Learn about the Annual Review as part of the IDEA requirements for special education programs for students with disabilities.

In-School Suspension - Does In-School Suspension Trigger Safeguards?
If your learning disabled child has behavior issues, your child will likely encounter in-school suspension at some point during school years. Over time, in-school suspensions can add up, and you may be concerned about the amount of time your child spends there. Does in-school suspension count toward the 10 day limitations of the IDEA? Find out now.

Disciplinary IEP Team Meetings - Disciplinary Actions May Require Meetings
Children with learning disabilities and others served by special education programs have specific protections under the IDEA that are designed to ensure their educational needs are met despite behavioral problems that may lead to suspension or expulsion. Find out when disciplinary actions trigger the need for an IEP team meeting and what these meetings involve.

The US Department of Education Releases New Special Education Regulations
Learn about the new Special Education Regulations released August 3, 2004 that detail the requirements for special education programs in public schools.

Special Education Policy - Legislation (IDEA, IEPs, NCLB)
Information, resources and support on special education legislation, No Child Left Behind, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)Families and Advocates Partnership for Education (FAPE).

Things to Know about Parent Rights Under IDEA
Children with disabilities and their parents are afforded the procedural safeguards contained in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), as amended in 2004. Learn more about parent rights in special education programs.

RTI: Help for Kids Who "Didn't Qualify" for Special Education
Was your LD child tested but did not qualify for special eduction? Learn about Response to Intervention, a new method of determining eligibility for special education services that can help your child get the specially designed instruction he needs.

Things to Know about Parents' Right to Prior Notice of Meetings Under IDEA
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, amended in 2004, includes specific rights for parents or legal guardians of children with disabilities. The IDEA refers to these rights as procedural safeguards. Learn about your rights as the parent of a child with a disability.

Parent Rights - Things to Know About Parents' Right to Examine School
Learn what you need to know about your parent rights to examine your child's school records. Federal special education regulations require schools to allow parents to view the contents of their children's cumulative and special education records.

US Department of Education Resources for Parents
Learn about the many aspects of special education programs and disabilities with these articles from the US Department of Education developed especially for parents of children with disabilities.

IDEA Conflicts with Schools - Why Parents File IDEA Complaints, Lawsuits
Parents of children with learning disabilities may sometimes disagree with how schools manage their children's programs, and most conflicts can be resolved informally. When problems are serious, parents may need to take formal actions to get them resolved. Learn the top conflicts that cause parents to file formal complaints or take legal actions against school districts.

Special Education Complaints - Avoid Special Education Compla…
Problems with your special education child's school can be a frustrating experience for you, your child, and the school staff. If your child is covered by IDEA or Section 504, there are regulations providing you with ways to address these problems such as formal complaints, mediation, and due process hearings under IDEA and complaints or civil actions under Section 504. Before you act, learn ho…

What You Need to Know Before You File a Formal Complaint
If you believe your child's special education rights have been violated, the IDEA offers several ways for you to reach a resolution. One such remedy is a formal complaint. Learn about formal complaints and what they can and cannot address.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
News and information on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA), the nation's law that works to improve results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities.

Section 504 in Public Schools
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, is a civil rights law that covers the rights of all individuals with disabilities, not just school-aged children. It outlaws disability discrimination by any program or activity that receives federal funds.

Testing Accommodations for Section 504 and IDEA
Learn about testing accommodations for students under Section 504 and IDEA. Understand when they are needed and why they aren't always a good idea.

Who Pays for Private Schools for LD Students? Financial Responsibility in IDEA
Learn about IDEA requirements regarding payment for private school placements? Find out when districts may be responsible for payment and when they are not.

Teacher Choice - Does IDEA Allow Parents to Choose a Teacher?
Does IDEA give parents the right to choose their learning disabled child's teacher? Almost every parent wishes their child had a different teacher at least once in their LD child's educational career. Sometimes the teacher is a problem, and at other times, parents simply want a teacher with different teaching styles. Learn whether you can request a classroom, special education placement, specific teacher change under federal special education laws.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Learn about the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). What is it, and how does it apply to schools?

How to Handle Disability Discrimination in the Workplace
However illegal, you still might have to file a lawsuit to get relief from employment discrimination.

Federal Employment Laws on Disabilities
Here is information about United States Federal laws that protect your rights at work such as the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. Also included is information about laws regarding health insurance, such as COBRA.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information
This pamphlet describes the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, with respect to elementary and secondary school policies involving the placement of children with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or AIDS.

The Council for Exceptional Children CEC
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted.