If you are a parent of a child with a disability, this Guide is for you. It will give you the information and tools you need to be an informed and effective advocate for your child during yourchild’s years in school, from preschool through high school. The focus of the Guide is the federal special education law known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that promises each child with a disability a “free, appropriate, public education.” This Guide will help parents make sure their child is able reap the benefit of that promise.