Dyslexia Advocate! (eBook)

How to Advocate for a Child with Dyslexia within the Public Education System

Kelli Sandman-Hurley (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2016
200 Seiten
Jessica Kingsley Publishers (Verlag)
978-1-78450-274-4 (ISBN)

Infos

This straightforward guide provides the essential information for parents and advocates to understand US law and get the right educational entitlements for a child with dyslexia.Using case studies and examples, this book demonstrates clearly how to apply the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to the unique requirements of a dyslexic child. It offers simple, intelligible help for parents on how to coordinate successfully with their child's school and achieve the right services and support for their dyslexic child; up to and beyond getting an effective Individual Education Plan (IEP).Dyslexia Advocate! is an invaluable tool for parents trying to negotiate a complex legal system in order to get the best outcome for their child. It is an essential guide for anyone who is considering acting as an advocate for a child with dyslexia.

Inhalt

1. What is Dyslexia? 2. Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) Basics. 3. What to Do When You Suspect Dyslexia. 4. The IEP Meeting. 5. What Does a Good IEP Look Like? 6. After the IEP: Keep Your Eye on the Ball. 7. Section 504. 8. Communicating with the School. 9. Resources. Appendix - IDEA Regulations in Full. References. Index.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 21.3.2016
• Verlagsort: London
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 150 x 150 mm
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Sammeln / Sammlerkataloge
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Didaktik
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Sonder-, Heil- und Förderpädagogik
• Schlagworte: Advocate • Idea • IEP • Individual education plan • learning difficulty • public school system • Reading • Section 504 • Writing
• ISBN-10: 1-78450-274-X / 178450274X
• ISBN-13: 978-1-78450-274-4 / 9781784502744