The Book
Navigating Special Education
The guide every parent needs for the IEP journey!
Get the Book on AmazonBy Dana Jonson
About the Book
Packed with real strategies and clear explanations, this book shows you how to understand your rights, communicate effectively with schools, and secure the services your child deserves.
También disponible en español.
Inside the Book
Why you need this guide.
Special education is complicated by design. Acronyms, red tape, and constantly shifting rules can leave even the most determined parent feeling overwhelmed. Schools often expect you to navigate this maze alone — but you should not have to.
This book is not a legal textbook. It is a survival guide. Inside, you will find clear explanations, step-by-step strategies, and real-world advocacy tools to help you…
Understand your child’s rights without needing a law degree
Communicate effectively with schools and decision-makers
Ask for the right services — and know how to push back if you are denied
Approach every IEP meeting with confidence instead of confusion
Your child deserves a strong advocate. This guide will make sure that advocate is you.
Chapter by Chapter
Table of Contents
Eighteen chapters and twelve appendices. Tap a chapter to see what it covers.
Coming Soon
Navigating Special Education: The Parent App
The app is a companion to the book. The app keeps you on track. The book gives you the depth. Coming soon to the App Store and Google Play.
Learn More at specialed.app →