Special Education:
Many people contributed to the development of this Special Education Guide. Most notable are students with disabilities and their families whose many experiences seeking special education services were a foundation for creating this Guide.
Special Education: A Guide for Parents and Advocates, 3rd Edition, 1995, written by Mary E. Broadhurst and Suzy Harris was used in revising this fourth Edition. The model they provided was key to organizing this updated edition.
With special thanks, we recognize the readers who took the time to review this guide and provide us with valuable suggestions for improving its clarity and simplicity.
This Guide was a joint effort by all OAC staff who work in the area of special education. We thank them for their input and support. Special thanks and acknowledgment are provided to the following staff for their contributions to the development of the Special Education Guide.