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A Parent's Guide: Special Education in New York State for Children Ages 3–21 is a guide that provides valuable information about the special education process and contains a list of advocates on page 41. 

Also, families can request the support of a Parent Member for their child’s IEP meeting. Parent Members are trained and certified to assist and support other parents during the IEP process. If a family would like a Parent Member present, they must notify the Committee on Special Education (CSE) or the school’s IEP team at least 72 hours (3 days) in advance—either by email or in person.

NYCPS Parent Member page: Parent Members