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

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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
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Gifted and Talented

Students with Disabilities and the Gifted and Talented Programs
- Information for families on testing accommodations, programs, placement, and special education services
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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
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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 Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Programs
- Guide
  - An overview of the Nest and Horizon specialized programs for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
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- Application
  - Do you believe that an ASD program is appropriate for your child? Complete the application
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Academics Career and Essential Skills (ACES) Program
- Guide
  - An overview of the specialized program for students classified with intellectual or multiple disabilities
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- Application
  - Do you believe the ACES program is appropriate for your child? Complete the application
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Bilingual Special Education (BSE) Program
- Guide
  - Learn about special education programs for bilingual students with disabilities
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Transition

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

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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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