When the Wheels Start Coming Off the Bus for Your Child

So you've made it through the transition from summer to school. You've met the teacher at back-to-school night, maybe you've had a meeting or two, a lot of homework has rolled across the dining-room table, a few tests have been taken, and a picture of the year to come is starting to take shape. Maybe it's a pretty one, with a good teacher-student-classmates-classwork fit. Or maybe it's a picture that needs considerable touching-up. If it's time to start seeking services, read these articles to introduce yourself to the possibilities and see what they might look like.

• IEP FAQ and sample IEPs
• 504 FAQ and sample 504s
• Behavior Intervention Plan definition and sample behavior plans

For more on special education and other school issues, check the newly created alphabetical index of education articles.