Special Education in New York State

LDA of America has created 4 new LDA 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 

The New York State Education Department's Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID) 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:

"How to Avoid Feeling Intimidated at IEP Meetings"

VESID Website

A Parent's Guide to Special Education in New York State

New York State Regulations on Special Education

Parent's Rights - Procedural Safeguards Notice (PDF)

Derechos para padres de niños con discapacidades, de 3 a 21 años de edad - AVISO RELATIVO A GARANTÍAS DE PROCEDIMIENTO (PDF)

VESID Regional Quality Assurance Offices & Help for Parents

Role of VESID Regional Quality Assurance Associates

 Mediation 

State Complaint Form

Resolving Concerns About Your Child's Special Education Services

New York State Education Department's Policy on Accommodations During Testing

New York State's Education Standards and Students with Disabilities

Lifelong Services Network

 NYSED has conducted a comprehensive review of its laws and regulations that apply to the education of students with disabilities.  A summary providing a list of New York State laws and regulations that differ from federal requirements in effect on the date of the analysis is available.  Click here to read analysis.

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