Special Education and the Individual Education Plan is a very difficult topic to deal with on a regular basis at times with the schools. It is even more difficult if you are new to the process, and your husband has loads of experience in it. I have included common terms such as Least Restrictive Environment, Individual Education Plan, common classroom placements, and more. Dawn Lucan, an educator with 19 years of experience, will walk you through the basics of Special Education and provide resources to help you help your step child.