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Your Guide to Getting Started

Published
November 2, 2021

Are you concerned that your child isn’t learning, playing, growing, talking, or walking like other children their age?


Does your child have an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), Individualized Education Program (IEP), or a 504 Plan?


Do you have questions about your young person with a disability?

We can help for free!

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I had concerns about my daughter’s milestones, so INCLUDEnyc guided me through the steps for requesting an evaluation.

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Concerned about your child’s development?

Early Childhood, K-12, Special Education

Special Education: Initial Steps Timeline

Special education process can be overwhelming. Here is a simple overview to better understand the special education process.

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Disability Systems, Early Childhood, Special Education

Evaluations from Birth to 21

Evaluations are conducted to determine eligibility for special education programs and services.

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Early Childhood, Family Support, Special Education

Early Intervention

Early Intervention (EI) offers free support services to infants and toddlers with developmental delays and their families.

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Disability Systems, Special Education

Acronym Decoder: Special Education and Disability

Decode tricky acronyms to better understand education, special education, and disability system terminology.

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Adult Life

Key Terms for Self-Directed Services

Self-direction offers people with disabilities and their families flexibility and choice in services and supports.

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Events

Wednesday July 30, 2025 | 6:00 pm

Family Guide to Transition Planning: Preparing Students with Disabilities for Life after High School

In this workshop, families and professionals will learn: NYC families & professionals are welcome. Presented by the Bronx School-Age Family and Community…

Language: English, Spanish Interpretation
Format: Virtual

Thursday July 31, 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

Monday August 4, 2025 | 10:00 am

Transition in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) – Coordinated Set of Transition Activities

Parents and professionals are encouraged to join this workshop designed to boost confidence and effectiveness in transition planning.

Language: English
Format: Virtual

Monday August 4, 2025 | 3:00 pm

Navigating OPWDD Through Transition

Get an overview of OPWDD (Office for People With Developmental Disabilities) services, including the application process, appeals, and supports and services…

Language: English
Format: Virtual

Tuesday August 5, 2025 | 11:00 am

Student Involvement in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for Families

Learn tools and resources to encourage greater student involvement in the IEP development process and meetings. NYC families & professionals are welcome.

Language: English
Format: Virtual

Wednesday August 6, 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

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Indoor Fun: Activities for Students K-12

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Enjoying Books with Reluctant Readers

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Resources

Early Childhood Guide

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