Documents

A Parent's Guide to Special Education in NYS (532.42 KB)
NYSED Test Access and Accommodations Guidebook (288.71 KB)
NYSED Sample Complaint form (77 KB): A revised Sample State Complaint Form includes all elements required by
IDEA and provides a document to submit a complaint to NYSED. 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.
Guide to Quality Individualized Education Program (IEP) Development and Implementation (641.4 KB)

Special Education in Plain Language (Special Education Task Force) (6.05 MB)
Access to Educational Records (50.6 KB)
Advocating and Letterwriting (168.55 KB)
Considerations for Special Education Classroom Placements: Parent's Worksheet (31.5 KB)
CSE Parent Member Training Fall/Winter 2010/11 (42.8 KB): Flyer for CSE Parent Member Training
Planning for an Effective Meeting (106.82 KB)
Parent–Teacher Conference Tip Sheets (134.54 KB)
Resolving Concerns About Your Child's Special Education Services (27.64 KB)
Evidence-Based Practices at School: A Guide for Parents (152.34 KB)
Home-to-School Connections Guide (3.9 MB)
Home School Communication Tip Sheet (21.29 KB)