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Navigating Special Education: A Parent's Guide to Rights and Advocacy is the definitive roadmap for parents determined to secure the education their child deserves. Written in plain English by Dana Jonson-special education attorney, former teacher and administrator, and mother of five children with disabilities-this book bridges the gap between confusing legal language and real-life advocacy.
Whether you are brand new to IEPs or already facing school resistance, this book delivers actionable guidance with empathy, urgency, and clarity. Jonson demystifies critical processes-from early intervention and eligibility to behavior plans, dispute resolution, and transition services-so parents can confidently advocate at every stage.
Inside, you will learn how to:
Understand your child's rights under IDEA and Section 504
Request evaluations and navigate the IEP process
Respond to discipline, bullying, and school refusal
Collaborate with teachers-or push back when necessary
Build a support team and protect your own well-being
Packed with checklists, scripts, and practical tools, Navigating Special Education turns complex laws into strategies families can use immediately. It is more than a guidebook-it is a lifeline.
If you are exhausted, overwhelmed, or ready to fight for your child, this book will give you the tools-and the confidence-to take the next step.
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Dana Jonson is a special education attorney in Connecticut, exclusively representing the rights of children with disabilities through every stage of the special education process. A former special education teacher and administrator, and the parent of five children with disabilities, she brings both professional and personal insight to her advocacy. Dana holds a J.D. from Northeastern University, an M.S.Ed. from Simmons College, and a B.A. in Psychology from Fairfield University. She is admitted to practice in Connecticut state and federal courts, as well as the U.S. Supreme Court.
