Make the School System Work for Your Child with Disabilities
Empowering Kids for the Future
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Public schools offer a wide range of supports for disabled children—but for parents, navigating the system can be like getting trapped in a complex maze. Stacey Shubitz has “been there” as both a parent and a veteran educator. She provides a map for the journey in this indispensable guide. Shubitz explains the ins and outs of special versus general education, expert evaluations, disability designations, Individualized Education Programs, 504 Plans, and more. Parents learn to communicate effectively with teachers and school staff, get the most out of meetings, and ensure that plans are well implemented and revised so kids can thrive. Plus, Shubitz shares downloadable practical tools, self-care strategies, tips for cultivating joy, and an inclusive children’s book list to make reading together a habit. With the right help, parents can channel their love and hope into success and self-determination for their child with any type of disability.
About the Author
Stacey Shubitz, MA, MSEd, is a certified literacy specialist and former fourth- and fifth-grade teacher in the New York City Public Schools and a public charter school in Rhode Island. Since 2009, she has been a literacy consultant, supporting teachers with writing instruction. She has published several books and is cofounder of the Two Writing Teachers blog and podcast. She lives with her family in Pennsylvania.
Audience
Parents of elementary and middle school students with any type of disability; also of interest to special educators and child psychologists.