Free Resources
Guides, checklists, templates, and tools — all free, all plain-language, all built for families navigating the education system.
Downloads & Publications
IEP Meeting Checklist
Step-by-step checklist to prepare for, participate in, and follow up after IEP meetings.
Parent Rights Handbook
Comprehensive guide to your rights under IDEA, Section 504, and California Education Code.
504 Plan Guide
Everything you need to know about requesting, developing, and monitoring a 504 Plan.
Special Education Glossary
Plain-language definitions of 100+ special education terms, acronyms, and legal concepts.
Evaluation Request Letter Template
Ready-to-use letter template for requesting a special education evaluation in writing.
IEP Dispute Letter Template
Template for formally disagreeing with an IEP decision and requesting changes.
Progress Monitoring Log
Track your child's progress toward IEP goals between annual reviews.
Meeting Notes Template
Organized template for taking notes during IEP, 504, and other school meetings.
FAPE Checklist
Verify that your child is receiving a Free Appropriate Public Education as required by law.
Accommodation Request Template
Request specific accommodations for your child under Section 504 or IDEA.
California Parent Rights Notice — Explained
Plain-language explanation of the California Procedural Safeguards notice.
Special Education Abbreviations Guide
Quick reference for the most common special education acronyms and abbreviations.
Find a Professional
Connect with attorneys, advocates, evaluators, tutors, and therapists who specialize in education rights. Searchable by region and county.
Special Education Attorney
Attorneys who represent families in IEP disputes, due process hearings, and OCR complaints.
StatewideEducational Advocate
Non-attorney advocates who attend IEP meetings and help families navigate the system.
StatewideEducational Consultant
Consultants who advise on placement, programming, and educational planning.
StatewideIndependent Evaluator
Psychologists and specialists who conduct Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs).
StatewideTutor / Academic Coach
Specialists in reading, math, and learning disabilities who provide individualized instruction.
StatewideTherapist / Related Services
Speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and other related services providers.
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