Special Education Presentations

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Special Education in New York City

Christina Foti, Chief Executive Director, Special Education Office, Division of Specialized Instruction and Student Support, DOE, gave a presentation on Special Education Services during our July 31 Calendar Meeting.  To download the presentation please click below.

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Educating Students with Disabilities

Miriam Nunberg, Education Attorney and Advocate, spoke about IEPs: What do they mean and what are your rights?  during our July 31 Calendar Meeting.  For more information please contact Ms. Nunberg at mnunberg@gmail.com or visit studentequitysolutions.com. To download the presentation please click below.

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Learning and Attention Issues 101

Paula Heitman from understood.org spoke about learning and attention issues affecting students with disabilities.  To download the presentation please click below.

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Strengths-Based IEPs

Strenghts-Based IEPs Presentation

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Paula Heitman from understood.org spoke about strengths-based IEPs during our September 25 Calendar Meeting.  


Important information:

Parent Toolkit: How to Ask for Schoolwide Teacher Training to Help Kids with Learning and Attention Issues: u.org/schoolwide

Strenghts-Based IEPs: What You Need to Know: u.org/sb-ieps


To download the Strengths-Based IEPs: Fact Sheet please click here.


To download the presentation please click below. 

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Resources for Schools and Families

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NY DOE Special Education Website and InfoHub

http://schools.nyc.gov 

https://infohub.nyced.org

Special Education Contact Information

  • If you have any questions, please feel free to email: SpecialEducation@schools.nyc.gov and D75info@schools.nyc.gov
  • If you have any questions, please feel free to call: Special Education Hotline at 718-935-2007 or 311

Specialized Programs

  • Academic, Career, and Essential Skills Program (ACES)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Nest and ASD Horizon
  • Bilingual Special Education (BSE)

For more information about these programs and how to apply, visit www.schools.nyc.gov/special-education/school-settings/specialized-programs


If you have any questions specific to Specialized Programs, email: SpecializedPrograms@schools.nyc.gov

Parent Workshop

If you want to attend a parent workshop, visit a parent center:

Transition and College Access Centers (TCAC)

In collaboration with various stakeholders, the Transition and College Access Centers will support schools and families with facilitating a seamless transition for students from school to adult life, in preparation to be productive, fulfilled members of society.

TCAC Location and Contact Information

Boys & Girls High School

1700 Fulton Street, First Floor, Room G170

Brooklyn, NY 11213

Phone: 718-804-6790  /  Fax: 718-804-6734

Email: bklyntcac@schools.nyc.gov


DeWitt Clinton High School

100 W. Mosholu Pkwy S, First Floor, Room 150

Bronx, NY 10468

Phone: 718-581-2250  /  Fax: 718-581-2251

Email: bxtcac@schools.nyc.gov


Michael J. Petrides School

715 Ocean Terrace, Second Floor, Room 204

Staten Island, NY 10301

Phone: 718-390-1500 ext. 5723

Email: sitcac@schools.nyc.gov