RE: IDEA - http://idea.ed.gov/

The United States Supreme Court heard arguments in the case of Schaffer v. Jerry Weast a dispute between the Schaffers and the Board of Education regarding whether parents or school boards/districts have the burden of proving whether an IEP is adequate/appropriate.  
According to National PTA, school districts should be responsible for proving the suitableness of an individual education program because they have greater expertise and resources that the average parent.  School districts are more likely to have access to the information that explains their actions. Parents are not as likely to have the time or resources to pursue their case. A decision is not expected until next summer. Additional information can be found at www.wrightslaw.com

The following are web sites parents should visit to enable them to develop their own special education resource guide:

www.firstgov.gov                 The Federal Government web site
www.ed.gov                         U.S. Department of Education - Many free publications can be ordered
www.nysed.gov                    New York State Education Department
www.emsc.nysed.gov         Elementary, Middle, & Continuing Education
www.nysut.org                      New York State United Teachers - "A Guide to Special Education"
www.nichcy.org                    National Dissemination for Children with Disabilities
www.familyeducation.com  Many resources for parents and children
www.wrightslaw.com           Special Education Law