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Special Education

Special Education

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Parents can better navigate the world of special education after learning about the laws and legislation behind these services. The special education process includes everything from evaluation and diagnosis to creating IEPs and implementing classroom accommodations.

Parent's Guide to Special Education

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Who are the Children in Special Education?

Introduction Since the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) nearly 30 years ago, ...

Source: National Dissemination Center for Children With Disabilities
Student Placement in Elementary and Secondary Schools and Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Section 504 Prohibits Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in Programs or Activities That Receive Federal ...

Source: U.S. Department of Education

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