Do Not Be Afraid To Use Legal Resources When Arranging For An IEP
Federal law gives parents of special education students several rights including the right to participate in meetings to set up an individualized education program (IEP). Parents and other family members (generally those who hold guardian status) can request that the school also evaluate children for possible special needs. Most schools are good about arranging for these evaluations and plan conferences quickly, but there are some that are reluctant to take any steps.