Special Education Publications Listed by Date of Publication
The following publications are available on electronically.
2018-2017-2016 - 2015 - 2014 - 2013 - 2012 - 2011 - 2010 - 2009 - 2008 - 2007 - 2006 - 2005 - 2004 - 2003 - 2002 - 2001 - 2000 - 1999 - 1998 - 1997 - 1996 - 1995
2018
- Posted 3/28/18-Seeking Applications for Consideration: Application for New York State Education Department Certification as a Special Education Impartial Hearing Officer (IHO)
- Posted 3/15/18 – Seeking Public Comment: Annual State Application Under Part B of IDEA as Amended in 2004 for Federal Fiscal Year 2018
- Posted 3/5/2018 – Field Advisory and Guidance Document: Reporting of Incidents to the Justice Center
- Posted 2/8/2018 – Field Advisory: Testing Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
- Posted 1/31/2018 – Guidance Document: Questions and Answers on Impartial Due Process Hearings for Students with Disabilities
- Posted 1/22/2018 – Field Advisory and 2017-18 Registration Form: Annual Registration of All New Students Classified as Legally Blind for Procurement of Adapted Educational Materials Produced by the American Printing House for the Blind
2017
- December 2017-Field Advisory and Application- Procedures to Temporarily Exceed an Approved Special Class Size for Preschool Students with Disabilities
- September 2017 -Field Advisory Memo: Requirements Related to Special Education Impartial Hearings
- August 2017-Field Advisory Memo: Changes to the NYS Procedural Safeguards Notice: Rights for Parents of Children with Disabilities, Ages 3-21, July 2017
- April 2017-Field Advisory Memo: Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities
- April 2017 -Field Advisory Memo: Transition Planning and Services for Students with Disabilities
- April 2017 -Updated Guidance- Student Exit Summary as Required by IDEA 2004 - March 2006, Updated April 2017
- April 2017-Field Advisory Memo: Placements of Students with Disabilities in Approved Out-of-State Residential Schools
- March 2017 : Field Advisory Memo: Application Procedures for July/August Extended School Year Special Education Programs Pursuant to Section 4408 of the Education Law
- March 2017 : Field Advisory Memo: Revised Procedures for Administering State Assessments over Multiple Days to Students with Disabilities
- March 2017: Superintendent Determination of Graduation with a Local Diploma-UPDATED
- February 2017: Timelines for Transition of State Assessments to Unified English Braille
- January 2017: Annual Registration of All New Students Classified as Legally Blind for Procurement of Adapted Educational Materials Produced by the American Printing House for the Blind
- January 2017: Response to Intervention (RtI) Middle School Demonstration Project Applications of Interest
2016
- November 2016: Changes in Allowable Testing Accommodations on the Grades 3-8 New York State English Language Arts Assessments
- June 2016- Amendment of Sections 200.4, 200.16 and 200.20 of the Commissioner's Regulations Relating to Recommendations for One-to-One Aides for Preschool and School-Age Students with Disabilities and Preschool Special Education Programs and Services
- June 2016- Guidance on Procedures Relating to Special Education Impartial Hearings
- June 2016- Career Development Occupational Studies Graduation Pathway Option
- June 2016- New York State Laws and Regulations that Differ from Federal Requirements
- May 2016-Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities in New York State
- February 2016- Testing Accommodations for Students with Disabilities and English Language Learners
- January 2016- Placements of Students with Disabilities in Approved Out-of-State Residential Schools
- January 2016- Amendment to Regulations regarding Graduation Requirements to Extend the Appeal Process to include Appeal of Scores for the Safety Net Local Diploma for Students with Disabilities
2015
- December 2015-Special Education Field Advisory Memo: School Districts' Responsibilities to Provide Students with Disabilities with Specially-Designed Instruction and Related Services in the Least Restrictive Environment
- November 2015-Special Education Field Advisory Memo: Amendment of the Commissioner's Regulations to Allow an Exemption from Hands-only CPR and AED Instruction
- November 2015-Special Education Field Advisory Memo: Blueprint for Improved Results for Students with Disabilities
- November 2015-Special Education Field Advisory Memo: Revised Test Administration Start Date for the 2015-16 New York State Alternate Assessment in Science and Social Studies
- October 2015-Special Education Field Advisory Memo: Guidance for the Transition to Unified English Braille
- October 2015-Initial Individual Evaluations of Children Transitioning from Early Intervention Programs to Preschool Special Education Services
- October 2015- Special Education Field Advisory Memo: Individualized Education Program (IEP) Facilitation Pilot Program
- October 2015-Special Education Field Advisory Memo: Special Education Itinerant Services for Preschool Children with Disabilities
- October 2015 - Special Education Field Advisory Memo: Changes to the New York State Alternate Assessment Beginning with the 2015-2016 School Year
- September 2015 - Special Education Field Advisory Memo: Guidelines for the Use of Speech-Language Telepractice in the Delivery of Related Services to Students with Disabilities
- August 2015 – Special Education Field Advisory Memo: Qualifications of Psychologists Employed by Preschool Special Education Multidisciplinary Evaluation Programs Approved Pursuant to Section 4410 of the Education Law
- July 2015 – Field Advisory Memo: Suspension and Expulsion of Preschool Children
- June 2015 – Special Education Field Advisory Memo: Federal Guidance on Students with Disabilities with High Cognition
- April 2015 – Special Education Field Advisory Memo: Selection and Appointment of Special Education Impartial Hearing Officers
- March 2015 – Special Education Field Advisory Memo: Placements of Students with Disabilities in Approved Out-of-State Residential Schools
- February 2015 – Request for Public Review: Annual State Application Under Part B of IDEA as Amended in 2004 for Federal Fiscal Year 2015
- February 2015 – Special Education Field Advisory Memo: 2014 Legislative Changes Affecting Special Education
- February 2015 – Special Education Field Advisory Memo: Federal Guidance on Effective Communication for Students with Hearing, Vision, or Speech Disabilities
- January 2015 – Annual Registration of All New Students Classified as Legally Blind for
Procurement of Adapted Educational Materials Produced by the American
Printing House for the Blind
2014
- December 2014 – Special Education Field Advisory Memo: Use of Standardized Scores in Individual Evaluations of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse English Language Learners Ages 3 through 21
- October 2014 - Field advisory memo regarding qualifications of psychologists employed by preschool special education multidisciplinary evaluation programs approved pursuant to Section 4410 of the Education Law
- August 2014 - Qualifications of Psychologists Employed by Preschool Special Education Multidisciplinary Evaluation Programs Approved Pursuant to Section 4410 of the Education Law
- July 2014 - New Requirements for Special Education Programs and Services: Amendment of Section 200.5 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to Parental Consent for Initial Provision of a 12-month Special Service and/or Program
- June 2014 - Requirements relating to Chapter 501 of the Laws of 2012 (“Protection of People with Special Needs Act”)
- June 2014 - Curriculum Instruction toward the Common Core Learning Standards
- June 2014 - The Role of the Committee on Special Education in Relation to the Common Core Learning Standards
- May 2014 - Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2014 relating to Parental Consent for Initial Provision of a 12-month Special Service and/or Program
- April 2014 - Health and Safety Precautions for Students with Disabilities with Elopement Behaviors
- April 2014 - New Requirements Relating to Programs and Placements for Preschool Students with Disabilities: Amendment to Sections 200.16(c) and 200.20(b) of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education (Effective April 17, 2014)
- March 2014 - Placements of Students with Disabilities in Approved Out-of-State Residential Schools
- March 2014 - Revised Sample Due Process Complaint Notice
- February 2014 - Summary and Guidance on Regulations relating to Special Education Impartial Hearings
- February 2014 - New Requirements Related to Special Education Impartial Due Process Hearings: Amendment to Sections 200.1, 200.5 and 200.16 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education
2013
- December 2013 - New Requirements for Special Education Programs and Services: Amendment to Sections 200.3 and 200.5 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to Chapter 213 of the Laws of 2013
- November 2013 - Information Related to Indicator 8 of the State Performance Plan: Parent Survey
- November 2013 - Health and Safety Precautions for Students with Disabilities
- October 2013 - Amendment to Title 10 (Health) of the New York Codes Rules and Regulations: “Prevention of Influenza Transmission by Healthcare and Residential Facility and Agency Personnel”
- October 2013 - Webinar Series on Response to Intervention Hosted by the New York State Response to Intervention Technical Assistance Center
- October 2013 - New Requirements for Special Education Programs and Services: Amendment of Sections 155.2, 155.12 and 200.2 Relating to Special Education Space Requirements Plans (Effective October 2, 2013)
- September 2013 - Chapter 501 of the Laws of 2012 (“Protection of People with Special Needs Act”) - Immediate Protections Safety Assessment
- September 2013 - Initial Application for Approval to Operate a School-Age Private School for Students with Disabilities
- August 2013 -Preschool Reapproval Review Submission Packet
- August 2013 - Chapter 213 of the Laws of 2013 relating to Committee on Preschool Special Education Membership
- July 2013 - Revised New York State Required Form: Prior Written Notice (Notice of Recommendation) Relating to Special Education
- July 2013 - Initial Application for New York State Education Department Approval to Operate a Preschool Special Education and/or Multidisciplinary Evaluation Program
- July 2013 - State Reimbursement for Placement of Students with Disabilities in Approved Private School In-State and Out-of-State Day and Residential School Placements (Joint Memorandum)
- July 2013 - Parental Consent for the Use of Public Benefits or Insurance Pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
- June 2013 - New York State Career Development and Occupational Studies Commencement Credential
- June 2013 - Chapter 501 of the Laws of 2012 ("Protection of People with Special Needs Act"): Code of Conduct for Custodians and Notice of Mandated Reporters
- May 2013 - Justice Center Staff Exclusion List
- May 2013 - Chapter 501 of the Laws of 2012: “Protection of People with Special Needs Act”
- March 2013 - Parental Consent for the Use of Public Benefits or Insurance Pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
- January 2013 - Application Procedures for Summer 2013 Extended School Year (July/August) Special Education Programs
- January 2013 - New Requirements for Special Education Programs and Services: Amendment to Sections 200.2 through 200.5 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to Chapters 276 and 279 of the Laws of 2012
- January 2013 - Annual Registration of All Students Classified as Legally Blind for Procurement of Special Media Materials Produced by the American Printing House for the Blind
2012
- November 2012 - Suspension of the Approval of Special Education Programs for Preschool Students with Disabilities and Private Schools for School-Age Students with Disabilities
- November 2012 - Amendment to Section 100.5 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to the Safety Net for Students with Disabilities to Graduate with a Local High School Diploma
- November 2012 - School Districts Impacted by Hurricane Sandy and Requests for Flexibility in Special Education Requirements
- September 2012 - Revised Sample State Complaint Form
- September 2012 - Provision of Related Services to Students with Disabilities Placed in Approved Private Schools in New York City
- September 2012 - Special Education Mandatory Committee on Special Education Meeting Notice
- September 2012 - 2012 Legislative Changes Affecting Special Education
- August 2012 - Federal Policy on the Use of Restraint and Seclusion in Schools
- July 2012 - Use of Response to Intervention When Determining if a Student in Grades K-4 Has a Learning Disability in Reading
- April 2012 - Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential for Students with Severe Disabilities
- April 2012 - Application Procedures for Summer 2012 Extended School Year (July/August) Special Education Programs
- April 2012 - New Requirements for Special Education Programs and Services: Amendment to Sections 200.4 and 200.16 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to Preschool and School-Age Individual Evaluations (Effective April 11, 2012)
- March 2012 - Placements of Students with Disabilities in Approved Out-of-State Residential Schools and Emergency Interim Placements
- January 2012 - Annual Registration of All Students Classified as Legally Blind for Procurement of Special Media Materials Produced by the American Printing House for the Blind
- January 2012 - Guidelines for Determining a Student with a Disability’s Need for a One-to-One Aide
2011
- December 2011 - Mandate Relief Relating to Special Education Requirements
- November 2011 - Transition Planning and Services for Students with Disabilities
- October 2011 - Long Island Special Education Parent Center
- September 2011 - Approved Private Preschool and School-age Programs for Students with Disabilities – Delays in the Start of the School Year
- September 2011 - State-required Forms for Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Meeting Notices and Prior Written Notice
- August 2011 - Reimbursement to Counties for Transportation Costs for Preschool Students with Disabilities
- July 2011 - Emergency Cancellations of Extended School Year Special Education Classes Due to Excessive Temperatures
- July 2011 - Alignment of New York State's Accountability Systems under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)
- June 2011 - Approved Preschool Special Education Programs Providing Special Education Itinerant Teacher Services
- June 2011 - New York City Preschool Bilingual/English as a Second Language Technical Assistance Center
- May 2011 - Statewide Central Register of Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR) – Online Clearance System
- May 2011 - A Response to Intervention (RtI) Process Cannot Be Used to Delay or Deny an Evaluation for Eligibility under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- May 2011 - Local Diploma Safety Net Options for Students with Disabilities who Enter Grade 9 in September 2011 and Thereafter
- May 2011 - New York State Laws and Regulations that Differ from Federal Requirements
- March 2011 - Amendment to Sections 200.1 and 200.4 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education to Change the Term “Mental Retardation” to “Intellectual Disability”
- March 2011 - Bilingual and English as a Second Language (ESL) Services for Limited English Proficient (LEP)/English Language Learners (ELLs) who are Students with Disabilities
- January 2011 - Variance Procedures to Temporarily Exceed the Maximum Number of Students with Disabilities in an Integrated Co-teaching Services Class
2010
- December 2010 - Guidelines for Grade 9 Entry Data for Ungraded Students with Disabilities in the 2006 and Later Cohorts
- December 2010 - Special Education Programs and Services: Amendment to sections 200.2, 200.4, 200.5, 200.6, 200.9, 200.10, 200.11, 200.13, 200.20, 201.2 and 201.11 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, effective December 8, 2010
- October 2010 - Response to Intervention - Guidance for New York State School Districts
- October 2010 - Special Education Responsibilities for Students Incarcerated in County Correctional Facilities
- July 2010 - Clarifying Information related to Contracts for Instruction
(64KB) - April 2010 - A Parent's Guide to Response to Intervention
- April 2010 - Individualized Education Program (IEP) Diplomas
- February 2010 - Guide to Quality Individualized Education Program (IEP) Development and Implementation
- February 2010 - Revised Sample State Complaint Form
- February 2010 - New York State Annual Performance Report 2008-09 - IDEA Part B State Performance Plan 2005-2010
- January 2010 - Revised - IDEA Part B State Performance Plan
- January 2010 - New York State Model Forms: Prior Written Notice (Notice of Recommendation) Relating to Special Education
- January 2010 - New York State Model Forms: Student Information Summary Form and Individualized Education Program (IEP)
- January 2010 - New York State Model Forms: Meeting Notice Relating to Special Education
2009
- December 2009 - Requirements for Parental Consent for the Use of Public Benefits or Insurance pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
- September 2009 - Requirements Relating to the Use of Behavioral Interventions and Supports (DeLorenzo/Stevens)
- July 2009 - Chapter 206 of Laws of 2009: Conforming State Law to Meet the Requirements of the 2004 Reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- July 2009 - Clarifying Information related to Contracts for Instruction (64KB)
- June 2009 - New Requirements for Special Education Programs and Services: Proposed Amendment to the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to the Federal Regulations that Implement the 2004 Reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Chapter 323 of the New York State Laws of 2008
- May 2009 - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B Final Supplemental Regulations Issued December 1, 2008 and Effective December 31, 2008 Non-Regulatory Guidance
- March 2009 - Response to Intervention Technical Assistance Center (RtI-TAC)
- March 2009 - Special Education Parent Centers
- February 2009 - New York State Annual Performance Report 2007-08 - IDEA Part B State Performance Plan 2005-2010
- January 2009 - New Requirements for Special Education Programs and Services: Amendments to Federal Regulations to Implement the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004)
2008
- December 2008 - Early Childhood Direction Centers (ECDCs)
- December 2008 - Addition of Section 177.2 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to Disputes of Reimbursement Claims for Special Education Services Provided to Nonresident Parentally-Placed Nonpublic School Students with Disabilities
- September 2008 - Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CEIS) Under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- July 2008 - New Requirements for the Provision of Special Education Services to Home-Instructed (Home-Schooled) Students
- June 2008 - Parental Consent for the Use of Public Benefits or Insurance Pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
- June 2008 - Guidance on Reimbursement Claims for the Cost of Providing Special Education Services to Parentally-Placed Nonresident Students Pursuant to Education Law Section 3602-c
- April 2008 - Continuum of Special Education Services for School-Age Students with Disabilities
- March 2008 - New York State Laws and Regulations that Differ from Federal Requirements
- March 2008 - Provision of Special Education Services to a Five-Six Year Old Child with a Disability Not Subject to Compulsory Attendance Requirements and Not on a Regular School Attendance Register
- State Annual
Performance Report 2006-07
(1.62MB)
- January 2008 - Annual Registration of All Students Classified as Legally Blind for Procurement of Special Media Materials Produced by the American Printing House for the Blind
2007
- October 2007 - Sample Form to Request Mediation
- September 2007 - Chapter 378 of the Laws of 2007 - Guidance on Parentally Placed Nonpublic Elementary and Secondary School Students with Disabilities Pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 2004 and New York State (NYS) Education Law Section 3602-c
- September 2007 - Final Report of the Longitudinal Study of Preschool Special Education
- August 2007 - Chapter 378 of the Laws of 2007: Conforming State Law to Meet the Requirements of the 2004 Reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
- July 2007 - Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) Services and Related Services for Preschool Students with Disabilities - Joint Memorandum (VESID/OMS)
- July 2007 - Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to the 2004 Reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) - Effective July 1, 2007
- July 2007 - Important New Information Affecting How Your Child Will Receive Special Education Services
- June 2007 - New York State IDEA Part B State Performance Plan 2005-2010 - Revised June 2007
- May 2007 - New York State Laws and Regulations that Differ from Federal Requirements
- February 2007 - Important Information Regarding Amendments to the Regulations Relating to Behavioral Interventions, including Aversive Interventions
2006
- December 2006 - Sample State Complaint Form
- November 2006 - Private School Teacher Certification Funds 2006-07
- November 2006 - National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) and National Instructional Materials Access Center (NIMAC) [Additional Assurance Required for IDEA Part B Grant]
- September 2006 - Targeted Activities to Improve Results for Students with Disabilities
- September 2006 - Final Federal Regulations to Implement the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004)
- July 2006 - State Performance Plan - Indicator #7 Related to Early Childhood Outcomes and Exit Assessments
- April 2006 - Use of Aversive or Noxious Stimuli to Reduce or Eliminate Student Behaviors
- March 2006 - Student Exit Summary as Required by IDEA 2004
- February 2006 - State Performance Plan - Indicator #7 Related to Early Childhood Outcomes
2005
- December 2005 - IDEA Part B State Performance Plan 2005-2010
- December 2005 - Policy and Guidelines on the Use of Time Out Rooms
- December 2005 - New York State IDEA Part B State Performance Plan 2005-2010
- December 2005-Amendment of Section 100.2 and Parts 101, 200 and 201 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education to Conform to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004 – Effective December 29, 2005
- October 2005 - Special Class Size Variances
- October 2005 - Special Education State Performance Plan - Report to the Board of Regents
- September 2005 - State Performance Plans and Annual Performance Reports
- September 2005 - Health, Dental and Mental Health Clinics Located on School Property
- September 2005 - Emergency Adoption of Amendment of Section 100.2 and Parts 101, 200 and 201 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education to Conform to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004 - Effective September 13, 2005
- August 2005 - Chapter 352 of the Laws of 2005 and requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act effective July 1, 2005
- May 2005 - Students in State-Supported Schools Who Attend BOCES Programs Half-Time
- March 2005 - Special Transportation for Students with Disabilities
- February 2005 - The Transition of Children from The New York State Department of Health Early Intervention Program to The State Education Department Preschool Special Education Program or Other Early Childhood Services
- February 2005 - Calculating Dates to Plan Transition from Early Intervention to Preschool Special Education
- February 2005 - Announcement of Information and Public Comment Sessions on the Reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
- January 2005 - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 2004 (Memo)
- January 2005 - Keeping Quality Teachers - The Art of Retaining General and Special Education Teachers
2004
- December 2004 -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement
Act - 2004 (Text of Act)
- December 2004 - Presentation to the Board of Regents on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act
- December 2004 - Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (memo)
- October 2004 - Program Update for the Special Education Training and Resource Center (SETRC) Network
- October 2004 - Implementing Chapter 219 of the Laws of 2003: In relation to publishers or manufacturers of instructional materials for college students with disabilities to also make the materials available, at a comparable price to the printed version, in alternate format
- August 2004 - Supplementary School Personnel Replaces the Term Paraprofessional in Part 200 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education
- August 2004 - Legislative Amendment: Parent Member on the Committee on Special Education
- August 2004 - Provision of Educational Services to Youth Admitted to Programs Licensed by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS)
- June 2004 - Brochure: Resolving Concerns About Your Child's Special Education Services? (updated)
- June 2004 - Extension of the Provision of Locally Selected Assessments: Supplemental Guidelines for Participation of Students with Disabilities in State Assessments
- June 2004 - Clarification of the Use of Teachers of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped Working for 4410 Programs
- March 2004 - Career and Technical Education (CTE) Skills Achievement Profile for Students with Disabilities Receiving an Individualized Education Program (IEP) Diploma
- March 2004 - Amendments to Public Health Law Relating to the Transition of Children From Early Intervention (EI) to Preschool Special Education
- February 2004 - Amendment to Section 200.5 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education
2003
- October 2003 - A New Scheduling Option Available to Schools Administering State Examinations to High School Students with Disabilities - Effective January 2004
- October 2003 - Extension of the RCT Safety Net for Students with Disabilities
- October 2003 - Effective Practices in Educational Programs for School-Age Students with Autism
- September 2003 - Procedural Safeguards for Students with Disabilities: Judicial Review of a Written Decision of a State Review Officer
- August 2003 - The Preschool Special Education Learning Outcomes and Indicators for Kindergarten Participation
- August 2003 - The Preschool Special Education Program Self-Assessment and Quality Improvement Guide
- August 2003 - The Research Bulletin
- July 2003 - Parental Consent for the Initial Provision of Special Education Services
- May 2003 - Providing copies of the individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities (amendments to sections 200.2, 200.4 and 200.16 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education)
- April 2003 - Extension of the Locally Selected Assessment Option to 2003-04
- February 2003 - Amendments to sections 200.2, 200.4 and 200.16 in relation to providing teachers and other service providers with a copy of a student's individualized education program (IEP)
- January 2003 - Guide for Determining Eligibility and Special Education Programs and/or Services for Preschool Students with Disabilities
2002
- September 2002 - Chapter 408 of the Laws of 2002 in relation to providing teachers and other service providers with a copy of a student's individualized education program
- August 2002 - Disclosure of Student Information from Education Records To Officials of a State Department or Age ncy that Operate or Supervise Educational Programs
- July 2002 - Brochure - Identifying Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder - Information for Physicians and Primary Health Care Providers
- July 2002 - Evaluations of Three- and Four-Year-Old Children Suspected of Having Disabilities Pursuant to Section 4410 of the Education Law
- June 2002 - Reforming Education for Students with Disabilities
- May 2002 - Amendment to Section 200.2 of the Regulations of the Commissioner Implementing Chapter 377 of the Laws of 2001: Plans to Provide Instructional Materials in Alternative Formats for Students with Disabilities
- April 2002 - A Parent's Guide to Special Education
- March 2002 - Supplemental Guidelines for Participation of Students with Disabilities in State Assessments: Locally Selected Assessments
- January 2002 - Individual Evaluations and Eligibility Determinations for Students with Disabilities (Revised)
2001
- December 2001 - Impartial Hearing Process for Students with Disabilities
- December 2001 - Universal Prekindergarten Program: An Ideal Setting for the Integration of Preschool Students with Disabilities
- October 2001 - Special
Education Class Size Variance by Notification for Middle
and Secondary Students
- August 2001 - Autism Program Quality Indicators
- August 2001 - Compensation Rates for Impartial Hearing Officers Pursuant to Section 200.21 of the Regulations of the Commissioner
- July 2001 - Amendments to Sections 200.1, 200.2, 200.5 and 200.21 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to the Impartial Hearing Process for Students with Disabilities
- June 2001 - Extension of the Safety Net for Students with Disabilities
- May 2001 - Amendments to Sections 200.4 and 200.7 of the Regulations of the Commissioner
2000
- September 2000 - Special Education Mediation - Real Solutions Where Everybody Wins
- June 2000 - Chapter 60 of the Laws of 2000 Relating to Special Class Sizes for Students with Disabilities
- January 2000 - Updated Preschool Student Evaluation Summary Report Form and Clarification on New Provisions Required Pursuant to the Reauthorization of IDEA
1999
- December 1999 - Amendments to Conform New York State Education Law to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
- May 1999 - Guidelines on Implementation of Specially Designed Reading Instruction to Students with Disabilities and Clarification About "Lack of Instruction" in Determining Eligibility for Special Education
- April 1999 - Revised Memorandum of Mutual Understanding with Head Start
1998
- October 1998 - Accountability for Performance of Students with Disabilities
- July 1998 - Guidance on Functional Behavioral Assessments for Students with Disabilities
- May 1998 - Least Restrictive Environment Policy Paper
- January 1998 - Guidance on Implementation of the Reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
1997
- June 1997 - Certification and Licensing of Bilingual Special Education Professionals
- June 1997 - 1997 Reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
1996
- July 1996 - Guidelines to Allow for the Transfer of Assistive Technology When a Student Moves from School Jurisdiction to Higher Education, Other Human Services Agency or Employment
- March 1996 - Education
Responsibilities for School-Age Children in Residential Care
1995
- November 1995 - Clarification
of the Use of Teachers of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped
- Traumatic Brain Injury: A Guidebook for Educators
- July 1995 - Use
of Teachers of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped as
Independent Contractors
- March
1995 -Implementation of Chapter 600 of the Laws of 1994 Regarding
Students with Disabilities At Risk of or In Residential School
Placements
Last Updated:
June 29, 2018