Information regarding location, identification, and evaluation of children from birth to 21 years of age and their possible need for special education and related services.  

Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), you and your child have legal protections during the evaluation and individualized education program (IEP) process. These protections are called Procedural Safeguards. 

This guide is designed to give you, as a parent of a child who is or may be eligible for special education services, a better understanding of the special education process and of your procedural rights and responsibilities so that you will be able to fully participate in the decision-making process regarding your child's education. The Parent's Guide to the ARD Process is available in 24 different languages.