Navigating Special Education

A Parent's Guide to Rights and Advocacy

Dana Jonson

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Starrway Press
04 June 2025

Teaching of specific learning difficulties & needs; Advice on parenting

Navigating Special Education: A Parent's Guide to Rights and Advocacy is the definitive roadmap for parents determined to secure the education their child deserves. Written in plain English by Dana Jonson-special education attorney, former teacher and administrator, and mother of five children with disabilities-this book bridges the gap between confusing legal language and real-life advocacy.

Whether you are brand new to IEPs or already facing school resistance, this book delivers actionable guidance with empathy, urgency, and clarity. Jonson demystifies critical processes-from early intervention and eligibility to behavior plans, dispute resolution, and transition services-so parents can confidently advocate at every stage.

Inside, you will learn how to:

Understand your child's rights under IDEA Request evaluations and navigate the IEP process Respond to discipline, bullying, and school refusal Collaborate with teachers-or push back when necessary Build a support team and protect your own well-being

Packed with checklists, scripts, and practical tools, Navigating Special Education turns complex laws into strategies families can use immediately. It is more than a guidebook-it is a lifeline.

If you are exhausted, overwhelmed, or ready to fight for your child, this book will give you the tools-and the confidence-to take the next step.

By: Dana Jonson
Imprint: Starrway Press
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 857g
ISBN: 9798998875045
Pages: 370
Publication Date: 04 June 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dana Jonson is a special education attorney in Connecticut, exclusively representing the rights of children with disabilities through every stage of the special education process. A former special education teacher and administrator, and the parent of five children with disabilities, she brings both professional and personal insight to her advocacy. Dana holds a J.D. from Northeastern University, an M.S.Ed. from Simmons College, and a B.A. in Psychology from Fairfield University. She is admitted to practice in Connecticut state and federal courts, as well as the U.S. Supreme Court.

Reviews for Navigating Special Education: A Parent's Guide to Rights and Advocacy

""This book is fabulous for parents looking for real life guidance. Attorney Jonson brings both years of personal and professional experience to the table. I highly recommend."" JStar, via Amazon