Parents of students in special education often experience confusion and frustration with the special education process. See below for information about ways to help parents understand the process and their parental rights and responsibilities.
The National Education Association has created Help for Parents to provide information and resources to help parents understand what’s happening in their child’s classroom.
Your question relates to whether a school district can require the authorization of a physician in order to qualify for use of Books on Tape through Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic.
Negotiating the Special Education Maze is one of the best tools available to parents and teachers for developing an effective education program for their child or student. Every step is explained, from eligibility and evaluation to the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and beyond. This edition covers changes in disability laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It reviews early intervention services for children from birth to age three, and for those who have young adults with special needs, it also covers transitioning out of school.
