Special Education in New York State
The New York State Education Department's Office of Special Education oversees special education services in New York State. The section of education regulations on special education are known as the Part 200 regulations.
Below are links to publications and websites that will help you navigate the special education system:
NYSED Special Education Parent Assistance Website
NYSED's Special Education Publications
Guide to Quality Individualized Education Program (IEP) Development and Implementation
"How to Avoid Feeling Intimidated at IEP Meetings"
New York State Education Department's Office of Special Education
Statewide Special Education Parent Assistance Centers
A Parent's Guide to Special Education in New York State
Educación Especial en el Estado de Nueva York
para niños de 3 a 21 Años Guía para los padres
New York State Regulations on Special Education
Parent's Rights - Procedural Safeguards Notice (PDF)
AVISO RELATIVO A GARANTÍAS DE PROCEDIMIENTO (PDF)
Special Education Regional Quality Assurance Associates
Resolving Concerns About Your Child's Special Education Services
New York State Education Department's Policy on Accommodations During Testing
LDA of America has created 4 helpful special education-related Information Sheets entitled:
Encouraging Compliance and Managing Non-Compliance at Home
Encouraging Compliance and Managing Non-Compliance at School
IEP’s and School Transfers
Parent’s Rights to an Evaluation
Additional Helpful Links:
Education Week: http://www.edweek.org/
ERIC Search Site (Office of Educational Research and Improvement of the U.S. Department of Education): http://www.ed.gov/databases/ERIC_Digests/index/
Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights (PACER): www.pacer.org