Special Education

Family Guide to Special Education

A comprehensive guide for families of students with disabilities, which details families' roles, rights and the processes associated with Special Education identification, referral, and services

• Family Guide and Resources

Procedural Safeguards Notice

New York State Education Department (NYSED) Procedural Safeguards Notice

• Information about the rights of parents of students with disabilities, ages 3-21
• Due Process Rights page

Gifted and Talented

• Students with Disabilities and the Gifted and Talented Programs
  • Information for families on testing accommodations, programs, placement, and special education services
  • Students with Disabilities Gifted and Talented page
• Promotion for Students with Disabilities
  • Information for families of students with IEPs who participate in standard assessments
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Preschool

• Family Guide to Preschool Special Education Services
  • A detailed and family-friendly guide on the preschool special education process
  • Family Guide to Preschool Special Education Services guides
• Key Terms and Acronyms
  • A glossary of common preschool terms and acronyms
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• Exploring Plants: A Preschool Related Services Resource
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Specialized Programs

• Autism Programs
  • Guide
    • An overview of the Nest and Horizon specialized programs for students with Autism
    • Autism Programs - Nest and Horizon Admissions Process page
  • Application
    • Do you believe that an Autism program is appropriate for your child? Complete the application
    • Online Application, Haitian Creole online application
• Academics Career and Essential Skills (ACES) Program
  • Guide
    • An overview of the specialized program for students classified with intellectual or multiple disabilities
    • Academics, Career, and Essential Skills Program guide
  • Application
    • Do you believe the ACES program is appropriate for your child? Complete the application
    • ACES Application Process guide
• Bilingual Special Education (BSE) Program
  • Guide
    • Learn about special education programs for bilingual students with disabilities
    • Bilingual Special Education family guide

Transition

A guide for families and students with disabilities on the planning for adulthood, which begins at age 12.

• Family Guide to Transition Planning

NYSAA

• A letter for IEP teams to inform families that a student will take the New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA).
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In-Person Consent Forms

School-Aged Evaluation

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SEIT

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SETSS

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MDE Site Evaluation

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