Special Education in NYC

Special Education Services in New York City

All students who require special education services have Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The IEP contains information about your child's interests, strengths, needs, goals, and educational program. It is a legal document that describes how the DOE will provide your child:

• A Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
• In the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).

Where Do Students with IEPs Attend School?

Students with IEPs participate in the same admissions processes as their non- IEP peers. All schools serve students with IEP’s. That’s because special education is not a class or a place. Rather, it describes a wide range of services that can be provided in a variety of school settings.

Most students with IEPs attend their zoned or district school. Some attend specialized programs in district schools and others require the support of a District 75 program or an accessible school building. The IEP team will conduct evaluations to determine which school setting will best support your child in reaching his or her academic goals.

How Does General Education with Special Education Teacher Support Services Work?

Your child will be educated in the same classroom as non-IEP peers. He or she will receive direct or indirect Special Education Teacher Support Services (SETSS) from a special education teacher. Your child’s IEP may recommend:

Direct SETSS – A special education teacher provides specially designed instruction time to a group of up to eight children. This may be in the general education classroom or somewhere else in the school.

Indirect SETTS – A special education teacher works with the general education classroom teacher to:
- Adjust the learning environment
- Modify instruction to meet students’ needs

A combination of the two

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We believe all students can succeed in school and we are passionate about helping students of all ages achieve their goals.

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Run by dedicated professionals with deep commitment to your child's success.

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Every child and family's needs are different. We offer the most qualified provider for your child.

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We only hire licensed and certified therapist to work with your child. We make it our mission to work closely with the parents, schools and other related services to educate your child in a multi faceted approach.

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We offer flexibility and are available anytime for a consultation. We know how busy our families are.

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Our service is free. We help you wade through the paperwork and help you get started.

Thorough Screening Process

Before our therapist start working with your child , the teacher undergoes a thorough screening process conducted by EIM and the department of education.

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