Wrightslaw

Book info: Wrightslaw (Paperback, 400 pages – Harbor House Law Press, 2001) – Harbor House Law Press, 2001. Language: Eng.

In Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy, Pete and Pam Wright teach you how to plan, prepare, organize -- and get quality special education services. In this comprehensive, easy-to-read book, you learn about * Your child's disability and educational needs * Creating a simple method for organizing your child's file * Devising a master plan for your child's special education * Roles of experts: consultants and evaluators * Writing SMART IEP goals and objectives * Using test scores to monitor your child's progress * Understanding parent-school conflict - why it is inevitable and how to resolve it * Creating paper trails; writing effective letters * Using worksheets, agendas and thank-you letters * Strategies to improve meeting outcomes * Negotiating for special education services This practical user-friendly book includes hundreds of strategies, tips, references, warnings, and Internet resources. Wrightslaw: From Emotions to Advocacy includes dozens of worksheets, forms, and sample letters that you can tailor to your needs.