Your Rights As a Parent of a Child With Special Needs: Know Them and Use Them!
As the parent of a child with special needs, you have certain rights that you may not be aware of. It is important to know what these rights are and to use them to advocate for your child.
How To Be An Effective Special Education Advocate For Your Child
If you have a child with special needs, it’s important to know their rights and how to advocate for them effectively. Securing the best possible education for them is a top priority. But what does it take to be an effective advocate for your child’s education?
Special Education Has Changed Over Time
Special education programs have been helping students with learning disabilities in the United States education system going back to the end of World War II. The first push for special education programs in the education system started when a group of parent-organized advocacy groups emerged. In 1947, the American Association on Mental Deficiency, held its first convention, which marked…