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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 November 30, 2022 | 11:00 am

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

Thursday December 1, 2022 | 2:30 pm

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

A family guide to transition planning with your student and IEP Team to prepare your child for life after high school: Assess their child's strengths, interests…

Language: English
Format: Virtual

Thursday December 1, 2022 | 5:30 pm

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, Spanish
Format: Virtual

Thursday December 1, 2022 | 5:30 pm

Understanding Your Child’s IEP

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

Language: English, Spanish
Format: Virtual

Monday December 5, 2022 | 6:00 pm

Identifying Mental Health Needs for Youth

Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of depression in adolescents, and find out how to distinguish between a bad mood and depression.

Language: Spanish
Format:

Tuesday December 6, 2022 | 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

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Enjoying Books with Reluctant Readers

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Resources

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