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Brochure

Early Intervention: A Program for Infants & Toddlers with Special Needs

This brochure provides a brief overview of the Early Intervention program for children under three with developmental delays or disabilities, including eligibility, the evaluation process, services available, and the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meeting.

Last Updated: Oct 12, 2025

Guide

Questions and Answers about Literacy and Dyslexia

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

Last Updated: Aug 20, 2025

Fact sheet

Start of School Questions & Answers for Families of Students with Disabilities in NYC

This fact sheet for families of students with disabilities covers issues that typically come up at the start of the school year, such as what to do if a child does not yet have a school assignment or if the school assigned says they cannot serve the child’s needs.

Last Updated: Aug 6, 2025

Fact sheet

High School Graduation Options for Students with Disabilities

This fact sheet explains diploma and non-diploma options for students with disabilities in New York State.

Last Updated: Jul 25, 2025

Fact sheet

Regents Exam Rights

This fact sheet reviews the rights students have when taking Regents exams.

Last Updated: Jul 10, 2025

Guide

Guide to Special Education

Detailed guide to the special education system in NYC and the rights of parents and students. Explains the process of referral, evaluation, IEP development, and placement, including information on non-public schools and due process rights.

Last Updated: Jun 12, 2025

Tip sheet

FAQ: New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA)

New York State students with severe cognitive disabilities may take a different statewide exam than their peers, the NYSAA. This FAQ, developed in partnership with our NY Region 1 Parent Training & Information Center (PTIC) Collaborative partners, answers questions about the test, including who is eligible, how to know whether your child is assessed using alternate or standard assessments, how the NYSAA impacts diploma options, and more.

Last Updated: Dec 1, 2024

Fact sheet

Transition to Kindergarten Factsheet

A quick overview of the two processes that families of children with disabilities participate in as part of the transition to kindergarten: 1) applying to kindergarten and 2) creating the kindergarten Individualized Education Program (“IEP”).

Last Updated: Nov 30, 2024

Guide

Transition to Kindergarten: A Guide for Students with Disabilities

This guide provides an overview of the kindergarten placement process for students who need school-aged special education services, including more detailed information on eligibility, referral, evaluations, Turning 5 IEP meeting, kindergarten placements, and what to do if a placement is inappropriate.

Last Updated: Nov 22, 2024

Fact sheet

Supports for Students with Behavioral Needs

If your child’s behavior at school is affecting their learning, or the learning of other students, a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) or Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) may help manage the behavior. This fact sheet provides information about who might benefit from FBAs and BIP; when an FBA and BIP should and must be done; and covers the rights of students with disabilities to get an FBA and BIP.

Last Updated: Aug 12, 2024

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