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Special Education in Alabama: A Right Not A Favor

"My son is in fifth grade and can't read. What's going on? Does he need special education?"

"My parent support group is looking for someone to come and talk about special education law."

"My daughter's school tells me she doesn't qualify for s
ervices under the IDEA but it wants to write a 504 plan for her. What's the difference between the two?" 
These are a sampling of the questions that ADAP receives daily about special education in Alabama. Who's here at ADAP to help with these questions? What services can ADAP provide? 

Information and Referral Services

ADAP answers all calls for technical assistance and referrals on special education matters.

Case Advocacy

Sometimes, a parent calls ADAP with a problem that needs more than simple technical assistance. ADAP would then consider this parent's need for individual case advocacy. ADAP's individual case advocacy services might include attending IEP meetings with parents, negotiating with school districts over disagreements about a child's IEP, participating in mediation procedures or representing parents in due process hearings. Unfortunately, ADAP cannot represent every person who requests individual case advocacy services. Please see ADAP's eligibility criteria for more information.

Training

ADAP annually provides dozens of trainings for parent support groups and school systems. Some of the topics which have been addressed at trainings include: how to write IEPs, self-advocacy for parents, special education law and school disciplinary procedures and transition planning.

Resources

  • Special Education Advisory Panel (SEAP) Fact Sheet 
  • Is Your Child Going to Lose His Rights to Special Education Services after Age 18
  • Special Education for 18-21 Year Old Students: An Update on Their Right To Attend School

Special Education in Alabama: A Right Not A Favor

  • Special Education: A Right Not A Favor - The complete download.
  • Special Education - A Right Not A Favor Survey - Your ideas will help us develop future materials,

Special Education: A Right Not a Favor - By chapter:

  • Special Education: A Right Not a Favor - Introduction
  • Chapter 1 - Evaluation and Eligibility
  • Chapter 2 - Writing Your Child's IEP
  • Chapter 3 - Transition
  • Chapter 4 - Behavior and Discipline
  • Chapter 5 - Conflict Resolution
  • Chapter 6 - Section 504
  • Chapter 7 - Early Intervention
  • Special Education: A Right Not a Favor - Appendix

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  • Home
  • COVID-19 and People with Disabilities
    • Healthcare
    • Safety in Community / Facility
    • Special Education (K-12 and Post-Secondary)
    • Transportation and Housing
    • Voting
  • About Us
    • ADAP Services
    • Mission & Values
    • Goals & Priorities >
      • PAIMI Priorities FY21
    • ADAP Eligibility Requirements
    • Programming
    • ADAP Staff
    • Law Clerkship Opportunities
    • ADAP Disclaimer
    • ADAP Advisory Council >
      • PADD Advisory Council
      • PAIMI Advisory Council
    • ADAP Awards >
      • Jeff Ridgeway
      • Ricky Wyatt
  • Community Issues
    • Abuse/Neglect
    • Assistive Technology
    • Employment
    • Guardianship
    • HIV/AIDS
    • Mental Health
    • Social Security
    • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
    • Veterans
    • Voting >
      • Vote for Access
  • Children's Issues
    • Bullying
    • Children's Mental Health
    • Foster Care
    • Juvenile Justice
    • Special Education
  • Assistance Needed
    • Resources >
      • Provider Intake Referral Form
      • ADAP Online Intake Form
      • ADAP General Contact Form
      • ADAP Publications
      • ADAP Federal Partners
      • Suggested Readings & Videos
    • Grievance Procedure
    • Grievance Form
    • Satisfaction Survey
    • Office Locations
    • Request Education / Training Presentation
    • Request Exhibit
    • Request a Publication
    • Special Education Bulk Book Order Form
    • Report Broken Links or Other Website Issues