For more than 25 years, this classic guide has taken parents, guardians, educational advocates, and special educators step-by-step through the special education process. The book covers all the crucial components parents and advocates need to consider from anticipating a child is not succeeding in a program or school to seeking an evaluation; from planning an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), to understanding classroom placement options and monitoring progress.