You have been a dutiful parent, exercising your child’s rights to special education tailored to their individualized needs. You have followed the New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) policies to get these services. However, the school still has not done its...
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Can I obtain private school tuition reimbursement?
One of the biggest decisions a parent has to make is deciding where their child will attend school. Public and private schools each have their own advantages and disadvantages. However, children with disabilities may benefit more from private schooling because of the...
Audit finds many New York schools have safety issues
As children in New York head back to in-person schooling, parents may primarily be concerned that their children might fall ill. However, one thing they may not give much thought to is the safety of the state’s school buildings. And, according to a recent state audit,...
New York State addresses outstanding special education issues
In New York, it is common for there to be issues related to special education. When parents do not think their children are getting the education they need, it is important that they be proactive and speak up. If, however, there are too many outstanding complaints for...
What is an independent education evaluation?
Education is a fundamental cornerstone to supporting the development of children. In New York, many students in mainstream classroom programs easily work through grade-level tasks and progress over the years until they are prepared to graduate from high school. The...
Data shows disabled students are not receiving necessary services
Parents of children with disabilities understand just how important special education services are to their children’s futures. Schools are required to provide certain services to qualifying students, but according to recent data, New York City schools are falling...
What is an impartial due process hearing?
Navigating the New York public school system can be complicated for any parent, let alone one with a child with special education needs. When a parent cannot find help to support their child’s special education requirements, or is denied access to special education...
Special education resources in New York
Parents who are trying to provide the best educational options for their special needs child often begin the process very early on. New York offers a variety of special education services for children who are eligible. In order for special services to provide an...
Court-ordered monitor to oversee ordered services
With the push to get children back in school in New York City, advocates for special education services are demanding that some of those children not be left behind. A federal judge has just approved a court-ordered monitor to oversee the city’s compliance with legal...
Tips for having a successful IEP meeting
Students with special needs in New York often have an IEP (Individualized Education Program) that dictates what a school should do to help them be successful. Parents, school administrators, and teachers meet during the year to review the IEP and make changes. These...