Special education is instruction that is specially designed to meet the unique needs of children who have disabilities. Special education and related services are provided in public schools at no cost to the parents and can include special instruction in the classroom, at home, in hospitals or institutions, or in other settings.

By law, schools must provide special help to eligible children with disabilities. This help is called special education and related services. There’s a lot to know about the process by which children are identified as having a disability and in need of special education and related services.

This booklet provides a description of parents’ rights, roles and responsibilities in the NH special education process. The special education process includes specific steps, each with its own requirements. Each step in the special education process includes procedures for parents and schools to work together and to resolve any disagreements

Without a doubt, writing—and implementing—an effective IEP requires teamwork. This guide explains the IEP process, which we consider to be one of the most critical elements to ensure effective teaching, learning, and better results for all children with disabilities.

Navigating the special education process can be difficult. We've created a guide for parents/instructors on diagnosis, RTI, IEPs, accommodations, and more!

The special education process under IDEA is designed to ensure that each individual child’s needs are carefully considered and addressed. Learn ten steps in the special education process, from evaluation to reviewing student progress.

Child is identified as possibly needing special education and related services. 1 “Child Find.” The State must identify, locate, and evaluate all children with disabilities in the State who need special education and related services. To do so, States conduct “Child Find” activities.

An overview of the special education process. It is not designed to show all steps or the specific details. It shows what happens from the time a child is referred for evaluation and is identified as having a disability, through the development of an individualized education program (IEP).

The special education process under IDEA is designed to ensure that each individual child’s needs are carefully considered and addressed. Learn ten steps in the special education process, from evaluation to reviewing student progress.

In this family guide, you will find explanations and definitions of the special education and early intervention process from start to finish. You will also find your rights and your child’s rights explained, tips to make meetings about special education a little easier, and additional resources you can explore to become even more of an ...