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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?

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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 March 30, 2023 | 11:00 am

Family Engagement in the FBA / BIP Process

Participants will be able to understand: NYC families & professionals are welcome. Presented by the Queens Regional Partnership Centers and the School-Age…

Language: English
Format: Virtual

Thursday March 30, 2023 | 5:00 pm

Transition Planning for Life After High School: An introduction to the process for families

A family guide to transition planning with your student and IEP Team to prepare your child for life after high school: NYC families & professionals are welcome.

Language: English
Format: In-Person

Thursday March 30, 2023 | 5:30 pm

Student Directed IEPs 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:

Friday March 31, 2023 | 9:00 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, Mandarin
Format: Virtual

Saturday April 1, 2023 | 9:45 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
Format: Virtual

Monday April 3, 2023 | 12:00 pm

Family Engagement in the FBA / BIP Process

Participants will be able to understand: NYC families & professionals are welcome. Presented by the Staten Island Regional Partnership Centers and the School…

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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