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Transition to Kindergarten Webinar Series Materials
Still have questions? Register for another one of our upcoming events.
¿Aún tienes preguntas? Regístrese para otro de nuestros próximos eventos.
Watch a video recording of 'Understanding the Kindergarten IEP' webinar |
Watch a video recording of 'The Kindergarten Admissions Process' webinar |
Transition to Kindergarten: A Guide for Students with Disabilities Also available in Chinese (Translations in Arabic and Bengali will be available shortly) |
Kindergarten Admissions Guide: A Guide for Families of Children Born in 2019 (Translations in Arabic, Bengali, and Chinese will be available shortly) |
Guide to Special Education (also available in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese) |
Guide to Special Education Impartial Hearings |
Guide to Assistive Technology |
Worksheet: Preparing for an IEP Meeting (also available in: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese) |
Tip Sheet: Preparing for an Individualized Education Program (IEP) Meeting (also available in: Arabic, Bengali, |
Positive Interventions for Students with Disabilities (FBAs & BIPs) |
What to Ask During a School Visit (also available in: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Haitian Creole) |
Other helpful resources:
Alphabet Soup: Department of Education Acronyms
Advocacy Skills: A Guide to Help You Advocate for Your Child's Educational Rights
En Español: Destrezas de Abogacía: Una guía para ayudarle a defender los derechos educativos de sus hijos
Program Options for English Language Learners: English as a New Language (ENL), Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE), and Dual Language
En Español: Opciones de Programas para Estudiantes Aprendiendo Ingles
Also available in: Bengali, Chinese, Haitian Creole
Translation and Interpretation Services in New York City Public Schools
En Español: Servicios de Traducción e Interpretación en las Escuelas Públicas
Also available in: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, French, Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, Urdu
Rights of Students with Disabilities in Charter Schools
En Español: Derechos de los Estudiantes con Discapacidades en las Escuelas Chárter
Questions and Answers about Charter Schools
En Español: Preguntas y Respuestas sobre las Escuelas Chárter
Preschool Resources:
Guide to Preschool Special Education Services
En Español: Guía de AFC sobre Servicios de Educación Especial Preescolar
Also available in: Bengali, Chinese