This booklet provides parents of children with disabilities with information on procedural safeguards guaranteed in special education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 1997 (IDEA). Topics covered include: (1) required notice of procedural safeguards; (2) parent participation; (3) prior written notice; (4) parental consent; (5) student records; (6) evaluation procedures; (7) least restrictive environment requirement; (8) educational surrogate parents; (9) due process hearings; (10) discipline; and (11) private school placement. A list of special education resources in North Dakota is provided. (CR)