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Special Education Publications Listed by Date of Publication

The following publications are available on electronically.

2014 - 2013 - 2012 - 2011 - 2010 - 2009 - 2008 - 2007 - 2006 - 2005 - 2004 - 2003 - 2002 - 2001 - 2000 - 1999 - 1998 - 1997 - 1996 - 1995 - 1994

2014

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
June 2014 - Additional Information on the July 2013 Special Education Field Advisory Regarding State Reimbursement for Placement of Students with Disabilities in Approved Private School In-State and Out-of-State Day and Residential Schools
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
May 2014 - New York State Laws and Regulations that Differ from Federal Requirements
April 2014 - Changes to the New York State Procedural Safeguards Notice: Rights for Parents of Children with Disabilities, Ages 3-21
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
January 2014 - Response to Intervention Personnel Development Project
January 2014 - Third Webinar Series: Response to Intervention Hosted by the New York State Response to Intervention Technical Assistance Center

2013

2012

2011

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)
July 2010 - Early Childhood Directions Centers
July 2010 - Transition Services Professional Development Support Center
May 2010 - Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Technical Assistance Center
May 2010 - New York State Laws and Regulations that Differ from Federal Requirements
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
January 2010 - Extension of the Regents Competency Test (RCT) Safety Net for Students with Disabilities: Amendment to section 100.5 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to Diploma Requirements for Students with Disabilities
January 2010 - Application for Exception to the One Percent Cap on Proficient or Above Scores Based on Alternate Achievement Standards - 2009-10

2009

2008

2007

2006

December 2006 - Sample State Complaint Form
November 2006 - Private School Teacher Certification Funds 2006-07
November 2006 - IDEA Part B State Performance Plan 2005-10
November 2006 - Special Education Training and Resource Centers (SETRC) Regional Training Policy and Procedures Update
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)
August 2006 - Conforming State Law to Meet the Requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
August 2006 - Revised Guidelines for Participation of Students with Disabilities in State Assessments for 2006-07
July 2006 - State Performance Plan - Indicator #7 Related to Early Childhood Outcomes and Exit Assessments
July 2006 - Regents Competency Test (RCT) Safety Net and 55-64 Passing Score for a Local Diploma for Students with Disabilities
May 2006 - Test Access Accommodations for Students with Disabilities - Policy and Tools to Guide Decision-Making and Implementation
May 2006 - New York State Laws and Regulations that Differ from Federal Requirements
April 2006 - Use of Aversive or Noxious Stimuli to Reduce or Eliminate Student Behaviors
April 2006 - Provision of Special Education Services to Parentally Placed Nonpublic Elementary and Secondary School Students with Disabilities
March 2006 - Student Exit Summary as Required by IDEA 2004
February 2006 - State Performance Plan - Indicator #7 Related to Early Childhood Outcomes

2005

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)
November 2004 - Special Class Size Variances
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: Are you the parent of a Child with a Disability? (updated)
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

2002

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 (566 KB)
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
January 2001 - Discipline Procedures for Students with Disabilities

2000

1999

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

1996

1995

November 1995 - Clarification of the Use of Teachers of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped (494 KB)
Traumatic Brain Injury: A Guidebook for Educators
July 1995 - Use of Teachers of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped as Independent Contractors (2.82 MB)
March 1995 -Implementation of Chapter 600 of the Laws of 1994 Regarding Students with Disabilities At Risk of or In Residential School Placements (1.51 MB)

1994

April 1994 - Policy and Guidelines on the Use of Time Out Rooms (4.52 MB)

Last Updated: July 24, 2014