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

Tuesday April 22, 2025 | 10:00 am

Positive Solutions for Families – Responding and Preventing Challenging Behaviors

In this workshop parents and professionals will: NYC families & professionals are welcome. Presented by the Staten Island School-Age Family and Community…

Language: English

Format: Virtual

Tuesday April 22, 2025 | 11:00 am

Exploring the Early Years: Understanding Children with Disabilities

INCLUDEnyc presents an interactive workshop for parents who have concerns about their child’s development and/or whose children may have classmates with autism…

Language: English, Mandarin (中文/国语) Interpretation, Spanish Interpretation

Format: Virtual

Tuesday April 22, 2025 | 12:00 pm

An Introduction to Guardianship Alternatives

Parents of youth with disabilities are often told that they must file for guardianship when their child turns 18 if they want to continue advocating for them.

Language: English, Spanish Interpretation

Format: Virtual

Wednesday April 23, 2025 | 10:00 am

Explicit Vocabulary Instruction for Families: Supporting Vocabulary Development at Home

Children learn and develop vocabulary best when the discovery of new words and their meaning is introduced both at home and in school. Through this training…

Language: English

Format: Virtual

Wednesday April 23, 2025 | 1:00 pm

Diploma and Credential Options

This training will review New York State’s diploma and credential options for your child.

Language: English

Format: Virtual

Thursday April 24, 2025 | 9:00 am

Understanding Your Child’s IEP

INCLUDEnyc Family Educators will help you better understand your child’s IEP and answer your questions.

Language: English

Format: In-Person

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Enjoying Books with Reluctant Readers

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Busing and Specialized Transportation Guide

Resource guide for families attending our workshop “Busing and Specialized Transportation.”

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