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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

Thursday April 18, 2024 | 10:00 am

What is an Individualized Education Program (IEP) For Families of Preschool Students?

In this workshop, you will learn: • About the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) process for developing a preschool IEP and your role within the…

Language: English
Format: Virtual

Thursday April 18, 2024 | 12:00 pm

Specially Designed Instruction for Families

Caregivers will explore the role of families as advocates and learn how to use SDI to meet their child’s needs.

Language: English
Format: Virtual

Friday April 19, 2024 | 9:00 am

Positive Solutions for Families

This is a 6-week evidence based parent training and support group for parents of children two to five years old. Our group will meet twice a month for three…

Language: English
Format:

Friday April 19, 2024 | 10:30 am

Understanding Your Child’s IEP

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

Wednesday April 24, 2024 | 5:00 pm

Coffee Chat

Join our group for parents of children with disabilities! Learn more about your rights, and how you can develop your skills to become an advocate in your…

Language: Spanish
Format: Virtual

Wednesday May 1, 2024 | 5:30 pm

New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA): Essential Information for Families of Students with Disabilities

Assessments are the tests that schools use to measure a student’s progress. In this workshop, we will: NYC families & professionals are welcome.

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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