Information and Resources
Educational Rights and Accommodations
Click to download the following resources.
IDEA and Section 504
Notes from a presentation about Special Education Services, IEPs, and Section 504 given by Matt Cohen, J.D., of Matt Cohen and Associates.
Individuals with Disabilities Act
The Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) requires public schools to identify and evaluate students with disabilities and provide accommodations to meet their educational needs.
Road Map for Parents
Strategies offered by a parent to identify goals and ensure children with disabilities gets the high school help they need.
Transitional IEP Goals
5 steps students and parents should take to plan for a transition during high school, and guidelines for preparing for post-high school education, employment or vocational training.
Day Therapeutic and Transition Options
Leaders of a Chicago therapeutic day school offer advice on advocating for your child to obtain educational and transition services