School Issues for Your Child with Special Needs

You've looked at our "Preparing the School for Your Child with Special Needs" pages. Now what? Here's how to put them together with a personalized note in a package that will get the teacher's attention.

Setting up a system for keeping track of the conversations you’ve had with all those case managers, specialists, therapists and administrators will make you a more organized and effective advocate for your child. Here’s how to have all those details, recommendations, promises and proposals right at your fingertips.

You know you need to keep good records of your conversations with school administrators. But if you need a few more kicks in the pants before you get started, here are five reasons why keeping a contact log is an essential part of advocating for your child.

Having a place for teachers, paraprofessionals, and therapists to write or receive notes can make it easier to confer, cooperate, and collaborate.

A special-education attorney describes the ways in which going to the videotape can help you make your point in school disputes.

Making the transition from a comfortable school to a new middle school or high school can be scary for kids. Increasing familiarity is key to lessening anxiety.

Parents of children with special needs can be strong advocates for teachers, too, if communication can be entered into with a spirit of collaboration and shared goals. Here's how parents want that to begin.

Browse reviews of parenting books on education from the Harried Parent's Book Club.

Learn more about No Child Left Behind and how it applies to your child's special education program.