The Survival Guide for Kids in Special Education (And Their Parents)

Praise for The Survival Guide for Kids in Special Education (And Their Parents)

“This manual for navigating special education is a must-have.”—School Library Journal

“Affordable, relatable, and interactive, this title is recommended for both school and public libraries.”—School Library Connection

“The Survival Guide for Kids in Special Education (And Their Parents) deserves to be in every middle grade, high school, and public library collection, and it is a ‘must-have’ for children with special education needs and their families. Highly recommended!”
—Children’s Bookwatch

“This book is a much-needed resource for students with special needs and their families. It provides a wealth of information that covers every possible experience they may encounter as they go through this process. It is engaging, easy to read, and kid friendly. It is full of useful strategies and checklists and gives students excellent ways to utilize the information presented by the authors. Parents will finally have a way to provide crucial information to their child in a nonthreatening and reassuring manner.”—Dr. Barry E. McNamara, assistant dean and professor of education at Concordia College

“As a mother of three children who have learning disabilities, I wish I would have had a resource like this from the beginning. One of the biggest obstacles my children have faced is the low self-esteem that results from their disabilities. This book offers suggestions for how students can gain a better understanding of their learning differences, how they can advocate for themselves, and how they can put a plan into place that will benefit them. When students feel they have some control over their learning and are an important part of the process, they will succeed. This book is an excellent source for educating students with learning disabilities about the process and how it works. It gives them permission to be frustrated with their situation but also gives them the tools to thrive.”—Tara Belfi, president of the Special Education Parent Teacher Association for Cold Spring Harbor School District

“The Survival Guide for Kids in Special Education (And Their Parents) by Wendy Moss and Denise Campbell offers a unique tool for students and their families. The authors’ combined experience working in the field of special education has given us a valuable resource. Intended for student use, this distinct guide provides the reader with a compassionate understanding of student experiences and a window for support. It serves as a practical tool for families and children involved in the special education process. Helpful suggestions, recipes for student success, and reproducible student self-assessment activities create a reader-friendly comprehensive coach for all.”—Gary LaFemina, assistant director of Elementary & Preschool Special Education Manhasset School District

• 2017 National Indie Excellence Award Winner
• 2017 Moonbeam Children’s Book Award, Gold Medal

Download content from the book.

• Quiz: How Well Do You Know Yourself?
• Quiz: How Does Getting Special Education Affect You?
• Positive Attitude Tools
• Quiz: Why Do Students Need to "Teach the Teachers"?
• Quiz: Who Is on Your Team and What Will They Do?
• Worksheet: My Strengths and Challenges
• Quiz: How Are You Adjusting to Your Plan?
• Using ADS
• Quiz: Do You Celebrate Your Strengths?
• Quiz: Do You Already Have Some of These Special Skills?
• Quiz: How Do You Feel About Your Future?
• Quick and Helpful Hints

• Common Core State Standards
  
  W.6.1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9,9b,10
  SL.6.1,1c,1d,4,6
  L.6.3,4,4a,4d,5,5a,5b,5c,6
  RI.6.1,2,3,4,5,6,8,10