State Guidebooks for Parents

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Fact Sheet: Safe and Fair Schools (Document)

During the 2010-11 school year, the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) handed out nearly 18,000 short-term and long-term suspensions—in disproportionate number to minority students. Short-term and long-term suspensions accounted for more than 75,000 missed school days. Nearly one-third of students who received at least one suspension (31.3%) were students
with disabilities, even though they were only approximately 13% of the student population.

Know Your Rights, Remedies, & Resources: A Handbook for Parents/Guardians and Students in North Carolina Public Schools (Document)

This handbook provides an overview of students’ and parents'/guardians' rights, what remedies are available when those rights are violated, tips and tools for self-advocacy, and support resources.

Massachusetts - FAQ on Rights of Students with Disabilities in Suspension and Expulsion (Document)

Visit the Disability Law Center of Massachusetts website for a variety of resources on the rights of students with disabilities.

English FAQ on Rights of Students with Disabilities in Suspension and Expulsion

Massachusetts - Guides on School Discipine and Special Education (Document)

The Children's Law Center of Massachusetts has a variety of guides on School Suspension and Expulsion, Special Education, and Disciplining Children with Special Needs.

Guidebook for Parents on School Rights and Responsibilities (Document)

A guide for parents on advocating for their children in California schools from Public Counsel, with a focus on the Los Angeles Unified School District.

Guide for Parent Advocacy under NCLB (Document)

A Connecticut Parent's Guide to Advocating for Equal Educational Opportunities from the Lawyers C

 Guidebook on Advocating for Your Child (Document)

A guidebook for Georgia parents with information on tracking, testing, school discipline and due proc

Toolkit for Parents in Lousiana on School Disicpline (Document)

The Juvenile Justice Project of Lousiana produced this toolkit - "Educational Advocacy: How to Help a

Guides for Parents on a Wide Range of Issues (Document)

Visit the Advocates for Children website for guides on the rights of immigrant parents and students, special education, access to

Guide for Parents on Advocating for Your Child (Document)

Guide for Parents on Advocating for Your Child

Guides on Discipline and School Board Advocacy (Document)

The ACLU of Washington State has created multiple guides on advocacy for parents available on the organization’s website at http://www.aclu-wa.org/.