Special Education Presentations
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.
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.
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.
Strengths-Based IEPs
Strenghts-Based IEPs Presentation
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.
Resources for Schools and Families
NY DOE Special Education Website and InfoHub
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:
- Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Bronx: INCLUDEnyc - www.includenyc.org
- Staten Island: Parent to Parent NY - www.parenttoparentnyinc.org
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