Introduction to Special Education

Parent Rights

The following procedural safeguards notice is based on a model developed by the United States Department of Education, with adaptations for use by Wisconsin School districts and other local education agencies. The first page of the Part B: Procedural Safeguards Notice identifies when the notice must be provided to parents.

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Introduction to Special Education

Provide leadership to improve outcomes and ensure a free appropriate public education for students protected under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

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Special Education in Plain Language

The book is not a complete explanation of all the special education laws, but it has information about many of the most common things readers may want to know. This book is organized into five columns: topic, what the law says, what the law means, what needs to be done, and what parents need to know or do.

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Communication Options for Families - SDW

Teachers provide this resource annually at your child's Individual Education Plan (IEP) meeting.

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