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Guide to Manifestation Determination Review (MDR): Protections for students with disabilities who face discipline (Spanish)

Students with disabilities have special rights and protections when they are suspended from school or removed from class. One of those rights is a meeting, called a Manifestation Determination Review, that might help your child stay in the current classroom. This guide explains what happens at the meeting and how to prepare.

Last Updated: Apr 9, 2024

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Related Services for Preschool Students (Arabic)

This fact sheet outlines related services (such as speech therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy) for preschool students. It includes the process for assigning related services providers and how to resolve problems with related services.

Last Updated: Apr 9, 2024

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Guide to Preschool Special Education Services (Bengali)

This comprehensive guide explains how families can help preschool children receive services to address their developmental delays or disabilities. It provides an overview of preschool special education, including eligibility, the evaluation process, programs and services available for preschool students, legal rights, and advocacy suggestions to resolve issues that may arise.

Last Updated: Apr 9, 2024

Guide

Guide to Manifestation Determination Review (MDR): Protections for students with disabilities who face discipline

Students with disabilities have special rights and protections when they are suspended from school or removed from class. One of those rights is a meeting, called a Manifestation Determination Review, that might help your child stay in the current classroom. This guide explains what happens at the meeting and how to prepare.

Last Updated: May 13, 2024

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Guide for Court-Involved Students (Spanish)

This guide gives a basic overview of the education rights of young people ages 7-21 in NYC with involvement in the juvenile or criminal justice system. It describes the education rights of youth in community and court-ordered settings, along with students’ transition back to school.

Last Updated: Apr 30, 2024

Fact sheet

English Language Learners and Special Education (Arabic)

This tip sheet is for parents of children learning English who believe their child may need special education services. In New York City public schools, children who receive services to help them learn English and who also need special education services have the right to receive both types of services.

Last Updated: Apr 29, 2024

Fact sheet

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Fact Sheet (Spanish)

This tip sheet explains how to apply for SSI, a government-run program that provides cash assistance for people with disabilities.

Last Updated: May 14, 2024

Tip sheet

Parent Teacher Conferences: What you should ask (Spanish)

Thirty-two questions you can ask at your child’s next Parent Teacher Conference to learn more about their progress, participation, learning style, and academic strengths.

Last Updated: Jul 2, 2024

Guide

Guide to Preschool Special Education Services (Spanish)

This fact sheet outlines related services (such as speech therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy) for preschool students. It includes the process for assigning related services providers and how to resolve problems with related services.

Last Updated: Apr 30, 2024

Tip sheet

Preparing for an IEP Meeting (Haitian Creole)

The Department of Education is enormous, and navigating through the system is a tough job for anyone. These Tip Sheets can point you in the right direction and help you advocate for the right school and services for your child, from early intervention and preschool through high school and beyond.

Last Updated: Apr 9, 2024

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