The Complete IEP Guide - 12th Edition by Lawrence M Siegel (Paperback)

About the Book

The Complete IEP Guide is the leading resource for parents seeking to understand the IEP process and effectively advocate for their children throughout it. The book is filled with timely legal information, practical advice, and step-by-step instructions, making it an invaluable resource for parents of children who have an IEP or who should have one.

Book Synopsis

Get the educational services and support your child deserves.

Federal law guarantees every child a free appropriate education, and the goal of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) is to assure that every child with special needs receives what the law promises. Navigating the IEP process can be intimidating, but with this powerful book, you can be the advocate your child needs. The Complete IEP Guide covers:

• eligibility rules and assessments


• working with outside experts


• developing your child's ideal educational program


• preparing for and attending IEP meetings, and


• resolving disputes with school districts.

The 12th edition explains the law and provides key forms, sample letters, and resources you need at every stage of the IEP process. With it, you can ensure your child gets a good education--the education your child deserves.

Review Quotes

"​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

Author Comment:
It can be intimidating to work with teachers, school administrators, and school districts to ensure that your child's special educational needs are being met, especially if you don't know much about special education law. This book will help guide you through your child's IEP process by explaining your child's rights and teaching you how to draft educational goals and objectives, research school programs and alternatives, prepare for IEP meetings, and resolve disputes with your school district.