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U.S. Department of Education. (2009). Part B procedural safeguards notice.

• This document is a sample of the model form of procedural safeguards public schools are required to provide to parents or legal guardians of a child with a disability at least annually provided by the U.S. Department of Education.

Center for Parent Information and Resources. (2021). Right to receive a complete explanation of IDEA’s procedural safeguards.

• This webpage provides a brief explanation of the procedural safeguards in language easily understood by a parent or legal guardian.

Dinneson, M. S., & Kroeger, S. D., (2018). Toward active partnership: Notice of procedural safeguards designed for parent use. Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 29 (1), 54-64.

• This article explains the results of a qualitative study involving parents sharing their experiences with procedural safeguards and their perceptions of their rights.

Center for Parent Information and Resources (2022). 10 basic steps in special education.

• This website provides an overview of the essential steps involved in the special education process, from identifying a child for a suspected disability through placement in a special education program.

Pacer Center. (2024). What parents need to know: Who is on my child’s IEP team?

• Review this website for an overview and description of each required IEP team member.

Rosas, C. E., Winterman, K. G., Bradley, L., Concannon, J., Campbell, L. M., Clarke, L., Jones, M. M., Doyle, K., Kroeger, S., & Rotuno-Johnson, R. (2022). The IEP Checklist : Your Guide to Creating Meaningful and Compliant IEPs (2nd ed.). Brookes Publishing.

• Read chapter 3 to learn more about the IEP team composition, roles, and mandates to support parental involvement.

Sears, J.A., Peters, B.L., Beidler, A.M.S., & Murawski, W.W. (2021). Using relationships to advocate with, for, and to families. Teaching Exceptional Children, 53 (3), 194-204.

• Review this article to learn about how strong relationships between teachers and families can help improve the special education process.

Gershwin, T., McKittrick, L., & Kilpatrick, A. (2023). The Importance of Following Legal Requirements: Factors That Lead to Parent Satisfaction with the Individualized Education Program Meeting Process. Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation, 33 (4), 369–392.

• Review this article for factors affecting parental satisfaction and dissatisfaction with the IEP process, and for suggested strategies for improvement.

Baukol, L.E. (2020). Tips to hold effective virtual IEP meetings. ASHA LeaderLive.

• Review this short article for tips on holding an IEP team meeting via a virtual platform.

Sanderson, K. A., & Goldman, S. E. (2023). Factors Associated With Parent IEP Satisfaction. Remedial & Special Education, 44 (3), 184–196.

• Review this article to learn more about various factors influencing parental satisfaction with the IEP meeting satisfaction.