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Special Education Recovery Services Tip Sheet (Spanish)

Many students with disabilities had a difficult time making progress in school during COVID and need extra supports and services to get back on track. The NYC DOE is offering individualized Special Education Recovery Services (“SERS”) for students with IEPs who attend NYC DOE schools.

Mar 20, 2022

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Special Education Information in My Language: Translation and Interpretation Tip Sheet (Spanish)

This tip sheet describes the rights of parents who speak a language other than English and who have students with disabilities in New York City public schools. This tip sheet also provides guidance and recommendations for parents who speak a language other than English when communicating with their child’s school.

Feb 9, 2022

Fact sheet

Developmental Milestones (Spanish)

A chart that lists developmental milestones (physical, cognitive, communication, social-emotional) for children from ages 2 months to 3 years.

Jan 12, 2022

Guide

Guide to School Discipline (Spanish)

This guide is an overview of the education rights of NYC public school students facing school discipline. It includes additional protections for students with disabilities.

Sep 21, 2021

Fact sheet

Questions & Answers about Literacy and Dyslexia (Spanish)

This guide is for families of NYC students who need more help learning to read. It provides an overview of reading instruction, answers common questions about dyslexia, and explains how to get help if your child is struggling.

Mar 17, 2020

Guide

Guide to Early Intervention (Spanish)

Children from birth to 3 years of age with developmental delays or disabilities are eligible for Early Intervention services. This comprehensive guide discusses what EI is, whether your child is eligible, the process by which your child receives EI services (including the Individualized Family Service Plan), and information on the transition from EI to Preschool Special Education. Contact information provided for Regional Early Intervention Offices, Early Childhood Direction Centers, and Committees on Special Education.

Nov 4, 2019

Guide

Guide to Assistive Technology (Spanish)

This guide describes what assistive technology is and how to obtain it for your child.

Nov 2, 2019

Tip sheet

Requesting School Transfers (Spanish)

This tip sheet explains the different types of school transfers, and how to request a transfer to a different NYC public school (In Spanish).

Sep 28, 2019

Fact sheet

Rights of Students with Disabilities in Charter Schools (Spanish)

Answers frequently asked questions about special education and charter schools, including who is responsible for implementing a student’s IEP at a charter school and what to do if you are having trouble getting your child appropriate supports and services at a charter school.

Sep 16, 2019

Guide

Guide to Preventing & Addressing Bullying in Charter Schools (Spanish)

This guide describes bullying and signs your child may be bullied. It also explains your rights if your child is bullied or accused of bullying others and attends a New York City charter school, including special protections for students with disabilities.

Feb 20, 2019

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