"2017 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award, Bronze Winner" FOREWORD REVIEWS "The essential guide for any parent preparing for an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)." Library Journal "This guide is a godsend." New Orleans Times-Picayune "Help[s] parents advocate for their child's educational needs." Providence Journal "Provides all the strategies, forms, and instructions parents need to make the most of the Individualized Education Program." Reference & Research Book News "Finally, an understandable and practical guide through the complex special education maze of the IEP! The Complete IEP Guide is must reading for any parent whether you're beginning the journey into special education or a veteran of the process." Larry Komar State Council for Children & Adults With Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD ) "Siegel, a special education attorney and advocate who teaches special education law, leads parents through the individualized education program (IEP) process. He covers each step involved and the relevant rights and how parents can be an advocate for their children in special education. He explains the Individuals with Disabilities Act; making a formal request to start the special education process and obtaining school records; getting organized; developing the child's IEP blueprint that includes the placement, services, and teaching strategies for the child; evaluations of the child; who is eligible for special education; exploring options and making the case for the child's special educational needs; writing IEP goals; preparing for and attending the IEP meeting; resolving IEP disputes through due process; filing a complaint; hiring a lawyer and doing legal research; and joining or forming a parent organization.

This edition includes two new Supreme Court decisions and developments in special education voucher programs. It includes forms, sample letters, and resources." Eithne O'Leyne, Editor Ringgold, Inc., ProtoView.