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Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders and Education (Spanish)

Covers the diagnosis of autism; Early Intervention services, preschool special education, and school-age special education for children with autism; instructional practices and additional support services; tips for parents and information on support groups and additional resources.

Dec 12, 2012

Tip sheet

Referring Students for Special Education

Feb 2, 2012

Fact sheet

AFC v. The New York City Department Of Education memorandum of law

AFC and the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund filed a lawsuit in Supreme Court, New York County against the Department of Education, seeking an order compelling the Department of Education to release certain records as required by the New York State Freedom of Information Law and the Department of Education Chancellor’s Regulation D-110.

Jan 12, 2012

Fact sheet

Rights of Students with Disabilities in Charter Schools

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.

Jan 12, 2012

Guide

Legal Requirements for School Co-Location in New York City

Learn about the process the Department of Education (DOE) must take in order to co-locate two or more schools and what to do if you want to oppose a co-location at your child’s school.

Jan 12, 2012

Guide

Special Education Mediation: Guidelines and Procedures (NY Peace Institute publication)

How to request and prepare for mediation; legal requirements; and implementation of agreements. Includes template forms for parents.

Jan 12, 2011

Fact sheet

Special Education Process: Initial Referral, Evaluation, and Recommendation (Spanish)

Timeline of the referral, evaluation, and recommendation process. Includes information on the rights of parents throughout the process.

Mar 20, 2009

Fact sheet

Special Education Process (Spanish)

Timeline of the referral, evaluation, and recommendation process. Includes information on the rights of parents throughout the process.

Jan 12, 2009

Fact sheet

Special Education Evaluations

Everything you need to know about evaluations in a nutshell, including types of common evaluations.

Jan 12, 2009

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