If a bear cub wanders into your campsite, you know to be extra
cautious — because you know somewhere in the underbrush there's
a mama bear ready to protect her young. As a parent, your
instinct is to protect your child. When it comes to making sure
your child is being afforded every opportunity to succeed in
school, it's best not to come bounding out of the underbrush! A
critical first step is to gather information about your child's
progress and understand your rights under the law. The
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) provides very
specific procedural safeguards, or rights, to help parents
advocate for their child's educational well-being. So settle
down for a few minutes under the protective umbrella of IDEA,
think about your bear cub rooting through picnic baskets filled
with educational content and skill-building activities, and
learn your rights under the IDEA. Or, directly visit our Parent
Guide to IDEA to explore the guide chapter by chapter. Under
IDEA, you have the right to: - Exam