Special Education Parent Information
| Special Education Parent Guide 2025 | Independent Educational Evaluations |
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CSE meeting process: |
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/index.html The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is the nation's main education law for all public schools. The law holds schools accountable for how students learn and achieve. Click for more information |
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Autism: CARD (Center for Autism and Related Disabilities) |
Virtual IEP Meeting Tip Sheets |
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Due Process Information: The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Special Education (OSE) has revised its Questions and Answers on the procedures for State complaint allegations being addressed in an impartial hearing. Question 13e was revised to clarify that, upon completion of the impartial hearing, if the issue(s) has not been addressed in the impartial hearing officer’s decision, NYSED will conduct a State complaint investigation unless the complainant withdraws the alleged violation. |
State Education Department: http://www.vesid.nysed.gov |
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Parent Guide: Special Education in New York State for Children Ages 3-21 |
A Resource to Special Education Support Services (Birth to third grade): |
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State Education Department: |
Tracking your child’s development |
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A Resource to Special Education Support Services (Birth to third grade): |
Westchester Institute for Human Development Calendar of Workshops |
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Families of Emergent Multilingual Learners To Prekindergarten In New York State |
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You are invited to the Ulster County Transition Council
CAREER & SERVICES EXPO
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Parents, guardians, school support teams, community organizations, students with Individual Education Plans (IEP’s) and 504 Plans.
WHY ATTEND: This expo will help youth connect with various career opportunities and essential services that can contribute to their ongoing educational and professional growth.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Mini Workshops focused on ACCES-VR and OPWDD services
Valuable post-graduation resources
Networking with organizations dedicated to student success
This event will take place Thursday March 19 from 9:00 AM- 1:30 PM
SUNY Ulster
419 Cottekill Road, Stone Ridge NY
Breakfast & Beverages are available for purchase from Blackboard Bistro
Vendors MUST register by March 5, 2026.
For more information e-mail rfalanga-brenner@rcal.org