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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 20, 2024

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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: Jan 9, 2025

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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: Apr 24, 2025

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Defending Suspended Students

This guide gives tips on how to defend a student who is facing a Superintendent Suspension. Superintendent suspensions are issued for more serious behavior, when the principal asks the superintendent to suspend the student from school for 6-20 school days.

Last Updated: May 3, 2025

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Rezoud Pwoblèm Transpò

Anba a gen konsèy sou fason pou rezoud pwoblèm ak rezoud kèk nan pwoblèm ki pi souvan ak sèvis transpò pou elèv New York.

Last Updated: Aug 25, 2025

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Applying to High School

This tip sheet explains the high school admissions process in NYC and gives families tips for applying to public high schools.

Last Updated: Apr 24, 2025

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Applying to Middle School

This tip sheet explains the middle school admissions process in NYC and gives families tips for applying to public middle schools.

Last Updated: Apr 24, 2025

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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: Apr 27, 2025

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I’ve Been Arrested, How Does this Impact My Education?

If you are arrested and charged, you can either be placed in secure detention facilities or non-secure detention facilities/placements. No matter where you are placed, you still have the right to an education! This one-pager covers your education rights while in placement and when leaving placement.

Last Updated: Apr 25, 2025

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State Testing and Accommodations for English Language Learners

Fèy enfòmasyon sa a bay yon deskripsyon egzamen eta estanda anyèl yo bay elèv Vil Nouyòk yo epi li eksplike aranjman espesifik pou tès yo fè pou ELL yo.

Last Updated: Apr 27, 2025

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