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Bilingual Special Education Guide

Published
October 22, 2021

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Special Education

How to Access a Bilingual Special Education Program

Bilingual Special Education (BSE) is a specialized program for students who require a language of instruction other than English on their IEP.

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Special Education

Services for English Language Learners (ELL)

If a student communicates in a language other than English, the NYC Department of Education (NYCDOE) may identify the student as an English Language Learner (ELL).

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Advocacy, Family Support

Tips for Immigrants in NYC

Learn about your rights in public schools, at home, and in the community.

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Mi idioma principal es español, pero el IEP de mi hija fue escrito en inglés, así que llamé a INCLUYEnyc. Me dieron recursos y me guiaron a través del proceso para pedir mediación. Su ayuda ha sido crucial para mí.

Mariamadre
Latina woman with her husband and two girls with tinsel holiday trees in background

Get Your Claws Out!

When I got the news that my daughter had to be placed in a special education class and receive an IEP, I didn’t know what to do. An already confusing process was made more difficult by the fact that my primary language is Spanish, but Tatyana’s IEP was written in English.

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Events

Tuesday February 8, 2022 | 6:00 pm

Online Parent Support Group

Share your experiences, struggles, and successes as parents of children with disabilities. Discuss different topics, including: This webinar is for parents only.

Language: English
Format: Virtual

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