Negotiating The Special Education Maze: A Guide for Parents and Teachers
*Verdict: This classic's hallmarks remain: a thorough comprehensible explanation of the educational and legal processes involved; listings of concise and manageable steps; and a myriad of useful definitions and references have been its hallmarks. Those features as well as new information mean it shouldn t be passed over. Highly recommended for all public libraries and academic libraries with educational programs.Background: First published more than 25 years ago, this book has served as a lifeline for parents and educators who have found it difficult to advocate for their children and students in need of special educational services. In this fourth edition, educators Anderson, Stephen Chitwood, and Deidre Hayden continue in these traditions and provide valuable updates to the many recent changes in educational law, including the reauthorized Individuals with Disabilities Educational Act in 2004. Cherie Takemoto, Executive Director of the Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center and a parent of a child with disabilities, adds additional insights. Of particular interest in this edition will be the information that promotes understanding of the many issues relating to the transitioning process from public school to adult living, including self-advocacy. --Library Journal Xpress Reviews *starred review, March 25, 2008