Your Rights as a Parent in Early Childhood Service
This empowering resource outlines the essential rights parents hold when their child receives Early Intervention (Tiny-K) or Preschool Special Education services in Kansas. You’ll learn that you’re not just invited to participate—you’re an essential decision-maker and advocate whose voice matters in every aspect of your child’s services. The guide covers nine key rights including the right to request evaluations, provide written consent before any services begin, serve as a full team member in developing IFSP or IEP plans, ask questions and suggest changes, receive information in your preferred language, accept or decline services, and dispute decisions through formal processes. It explains when you should receive the Parent Rights Handbook (at evaluation requests, first service offers, complaints, or placement changes) and emphasizes that no changes can be made to your child’s plan without your consent. The resource includes parent insights about feeling empowered to pause and think before agreeing to recommendations and reflection questions to help strengthen your advocacy confidence. Perfect for parents navigating early childhood special education who want to understand their legal rights and feel confident participating as equal team members.
