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Understanding Your Child’s IEP Guide

Published
January 26, 2022
Topics
K-12

Resources for Families

Special Education

Key Special Education Documents

Get a better understanding of the key documents you’ll need at an IEP meeting and throughout the special education process.

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K-12, Special Education

Individualized Education Program (IEP) Meetings

Learn more about the IEP team and types of IEP meetings.

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Advocacy, Special Education

IEP Teams

Learn more about what an IEP meeting looks like, who should attend, and how to effectively advocate for your child.

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K-12, Special Education

Applying to Middle Schools and High School with an IEP

Learn about middle and high school admissions formulas requiring schools to hold seats for students with disabilities (SWD) as well as eligibility.

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Advocacy, Special Education

Mediation and Impartial Hearings

Explore options to resolve special education problems at school.

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Additional Information

Upcoming Events

Friday June 20, 2025 | 10:00 am

CPSE to CSE: Transition from Preschool to School-Age Special Education Services

Be prepared for your child’s transition from preschool to kindergarten! Learn more about the transition process, the difference between preschool and school-age…

Language: English
Format: Virtual

Tuesday June 24, 2025 | 10:00 am

Advocacy Skills for Families

Become your child’s best advocate and get them the support and services they need in any situation, including in school, in the community, and with healthcare.

Language: English, Spanish Interpretation
Format: Virtual

Tuesday June 24, 2025 | 11:00 am

Promoting Positive Behavior in Young Children

Behavior is a way for your child to communicate with you. What is your child trying to say? Learn strategies to manage and prevent challenging behavior at home…

Language: English Interpretation, Spanish
Format: In-Person

Wednesday June 25, 2025 | 10:00 am

Family Engagement in the FBA / BIP Process

Participants will be able to understand: NYC families & professionals are welcome. Presented by the Staten Island School-Age and Early Childhood Family and…

Language: English
Format: Virtual

Friday June 27, 2025 | 10:00 am

Special Education Mediation for Families

In this training, learn about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and review the basics of dispute resolution, focusing on how to use Special Education Mediation as a process to resolve complaints regarding the education of a student with a disability. Presented by the Brooklyn Regional Partnership Center and School-Age Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Center

Language: English
Format: Virtual

Saturday June 28, 2025 | 12:00 pm

Advocacy Skills for Families

Become your child’s best advocate and get them the support and services they need in any situation, including in school, in the community, and with healthcare.

Language: English
Format: In-Person

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