New York Special Education Information
Important resources and information for families seeking special education support in New York.
The New York State Education Department – Office of Special Education oversees special education services throughout New York. They provide guidance on special education laws, regulations, and procedures.
Visit New York State Education Department – Office of Special EducationWhen you disagree with your school district's special education decisions, New York offers several dispute resolution options. An experienced IEP advocate can guide you through these processes and protect your child's educational rights.
- Mediation: Free collaborative process to resolve disputes with school districts
- State Complaints: Formal complaints filed when schools violate special education laws
- Due Process Hearings: Legal proceedings for serious disputes requiring impartial decisions
Our advocates provide services throughout New York, including major cities and surrounding areas:
When you hire an IEP advocate in New York, you're getting a trained professional who will fight for your child's educational rights. Here's what our advocates provide:
- IEP Meeting Attendance & Support: Your advocate attends meetings with you, ensuring your voice is heard and your child's needs are addressed
- Document Review & Analysis: Expert review of IEPs, 504 plans, evaluations, and progress reports to identify gaps and opportunities
- Legal Rights Education: Clear explanation of your rights under IDEA, Section 504, and New York state laws
- Evaluation Request Assistance: Help requesting and interpreting educational, psychological, and developmental evaluations
- Goal Development & Monitoring: Crafting measurable IEP goals and tracking your child's progress throughout the year
- Placement & Service Advocacy: Ensuring appropriate educational placement and related services (speech, OT, PT, etc.)
- Dispute Resolution Support: Guidance through mediation, state complaints, and due process when schools don't comply
- Transition Planning: Preparing for life after high school with college, career, and independent living support
- Behavior Plan Development: Creating positive behavior intervention plans when needed
- School Communication: Professional correspondence with school teams to maintain productive relationships