Special Education in Plain Language 2008: A User Friendly Handbook in Special Education Law, Policies and Practices in New York. Download this 51-page PDF here.
Regulations of the Commissioner of Education
- this is a link to the document on the website of New York State
Education Department's Office of Vocational and Educational Services
for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID).
January 2007 Amendments to Regulations - The Board of Regents
approved the permanent adoption of amendments to section 19.5 of the
Rules of the Board of Regents and Part 200 of the Regulations of the
Commissioner of Education. These regulations, which were
substantially revised based on public comment, became effective on
an emergency basis on January 16, 2007 and on a permanent basis on
January 31, 2007. The regulations:
establish general standards for
behavioral interventions, including assessments of student
behavior, behavioral intervention plans, the use of time out
rooms and emergency interventions.
set a general prohibition on the use
of aversive interventions, with a provision and procedures
for a child-specific exception to this prohibition.
establish standards for programs that
provide aversive interventions as approved on a
child-specific basis.
Sample State Complaint Form - this is a link to the form on the
website of New York State Education Department's Office of
Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with
Disabilities (VESID). This form can be used when parents,
individuals or organizations believe a school district or public
agency has violated a requirement of Part B of IDEA or New York
State laws or regulations related to students with disabilities.
Your Family Rights: A Guide to Early Intervention in NYS - This publication developed by NYS Department of Health and NYS Commission on Quality of Care outlines Early Intervention. The program has been modified several times since this publication was developed but the Guide does carry relevant information.
Early Childhood Direction Centers (ECDC) -
provide information about programs
and services for young children, ages birth through five, who have
physical, mental, or emotional disabilities and help families obtain
services for their children. Above we provide the link to
their website; below is a listing of offices in PDF.
Parent Training & Information Centers (PTIC)
- a federally funded program through the US Dept. of
Education, Office of Special Education Programs. For more listing of centers visit http://www.taalliance.org/ptidirectory/index.asp
Option for obtaining a GED
The New York State High School Equivalency Diploma Based on Earned College Credit may be awarded to candidates who have completed 24 credits (or its equivalent) as a recognized candidate for a degree or a certificate at an approved institution.
