Advocating for a student with a disability requires knowledge and understanding of the rights of both the parent and the child. Here is fundamental information regarding special education services that every parent of a child with a disability needs to know.
LAWS & REGULATIONS ON STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
IDEA 2004 law and regulations
Virginia's special education regulations
Virginia Procedural Safeguards for Parents/Students Rights
FCPS procedures implementing the Virginia's special education regulations
Virginia's special education regulations
Virginia Procedural Safeguards for Parents/Students Rights
FCPS procedures implementing the Virginia's special education regulations
Resources for Parents
Does your child need special education services? Request he/she be evaluated for a suspected disability by submitting the following forms to your principal:
Click here for the FCPS Multipurpose Referral - Page 1
Click here for the FCPS Multipurpose Referral - Page 2
What does an Individualized Education Program (IEP) consist of?
Click here for the basics of what an IEP includes.
Click here for the various IEP forms that FCPS uses.
Do you have questions about IEPs? Gain information and tips about how to ensure high quality IEP services.
Click here for an IEP FAQ.
Click here for practical guidance on your child's IEP.
Do you need general information about special education services? Click here for Wrightslaw - a nationally recognized website which provides accurate, reliable information about special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities.
Do you have a "game plan" to advocate for your child?
Click here for steps to take.
What's the best way to communicate with your school about special education issues? Advocating for your child necessitates stating your concerns and/or requests regarding special education services clearly and in writing.
Click here for information to help you communicate effectively with your child's school.
Do you need help resolving a disagreement with your child's school over his/her special education services?
Click here for options to resolve those differences.
What should parents do (and not do) in advocating for their child?
Click here for expert advice.
Click here for the FCPS Multipurpose Referral - Page 1
Click here for the FCPS Multipurpose Referral - Page 2
What does an Individualized Education Program (IEP) consist of?
Click here for the basics of what an IEP includes.
Click here for the various IEP forms that FCPS uses.
Do you have questions about IEPs? Gain information and tips about how to ensure high quality IEP services.
Click here for an IEP FAQ.
Click here for practical guidance on your child's IEP.
Do you need general information about special education services? Click here for Wrightslaw - a nationally recognized website which provides accurate, reliable information about special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities.
Do you have a "game plan" to advocate for your child?
Click here for steps to take.
What's the best way to communicate with your school about special education issues? Advocating for your child necessitates stating your concerns and/or requests regarding special education services clearly and in writing.
Click here for information to help you communicate effectively with your child's school.
Do you need help resolving a disagreement with your child's school over his/her special education services?
Click here for options to resolve those differences.
What should parents do (and not do) in advocating for their child?
Click here for expert advice.
Resources for Teachers
LD OnLine offers authoritative guidance on attention deficit disorders (ADD / ADHD), dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dysnomia, reading difficulties, speech and related disorders.
Fighting the Good Fight: How to Advocate for Your Students Without Losing Your Job
WE are TEACHERS - Ideas, Information, Inspiration
Click here for lessons and resources in special education.
CAST is an educational research & development organization that works to expand Universal Design for Learning (UDL), a framework for making curriculum more inclusive.
Click her for information about Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
Fighting the Good Fight: How to Advocate for Your Students Without Losing Your Job
WE are TEACHERS - Ideas, Information, Inspiration
Click here for lessons and resources in special education.
CAST is an educational research & development organization that works to expand Universal Design for Learning (UDL), a framework for making curriculum more inclusive.
Click her for information about Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
