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Special Education includes services, programs, and specially designed instruction to meet the individual needs of a student with a disability. Students with disabilities who require special education services have Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
All students in a special class have IEPs that identify needs that cannot be met in a general education classroom. Special classes are taught by special education teachers, providing specialized instruction.
This Guide to Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities highlights the essential components of transition planning in the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE). It is designed for all stakeholders involved in planning for the successful transition of students with disabilities from high
including students with disabilities, have access to a rigorous education that leaves them well-prepared for college and careers. In addition to reviewing and using this guide, I urge you to take advantage of all of the opportunities that the DOE offers for you to engage with your child’s school.
This guide provides detailed guidance and procedures for how the NYCDOE and charter schools should work together to ensure that students with disabilities attending charter schools receive a free, appropriate public education, in the least restrictive environment appropriate for each individual student.
All students with disabilities who require special education services have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). The IEP contains information about your child's interests, strengths, needs, goals, and educational program.
Your child’s IEP includes information about your child, and the unique strengths and needs that are considered to develop a plan of the appropriate special education supports and services that will allow your child to access, participate and progress in the general education curriculum.
