What a parent can do
Children with special needs are guaranteed rights to services in school under state and Federal laws. Parents must always be proactive in taking the necessary steps to ensure their child receives the appropriate services. The process can be intimidating and confusing for parents. Some helpful tips include: Parents must request copies of Section 504 from their school district’s plan. This is extremely important if a school district denies the appropriate services; Should the school district fail to respond to your request, you can always contact a U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights Regional Office for assistance; Should the school district will not provide appropriate services under the Section 504 or IDEA or both, you may choose to challenge this decision through a due process hearing, which is a legal hearing in which you and your child have an advocate who can express your views and concerns; It may also be necessary for you to retain an attorney should you desire to appeal a school’s decision; Other resources that are available for parents include: the State Department of Education, Bazelon Center for Health Law at bazelon.org.
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Special education is the individually planned and systematically monitored arrangement of teaching procedures, accessible settings, adapted equipment and materials, and other interventions designed to help learners with special needs achieve a higher level of personal success and self sufficiency in community and school than would be available if the student were only given access to a typical classroom education. Students with special needs, such as specific disabilities (developmental or physical), mental health issues, and giftedness are those whose needs are addressed within the classroom setting.
It is important to strengthen the child’s self confidence which is vital for healthy development and also helps parents and other family members’ better cope with and understand the realities of living with a child with learning disabilities.
