NYS Special Education Advocates

09/23/2020

Every parent is required to keep a copy of the Procedural Safeguards Notice. Here is a copy in English, but know that it is available in 8 other languages as well.

09/23/2020

What do you do when your child is not getting the services they need and are legally entitled to? Get support! Message us with questions and we will get your concern heard.

Education Department officials dispute advocates’ characterization, arguing they are complying with the law.

09/23/2020

D75 Schools are now open in NYC.

09/23/2020

While more than 7 million public school students in the U.S. receive special education, only 20% of those students received the support they were entitled to during the pandemic.

09/23/2020

It’s a significant moment, as remote learning has proved especially challenging for many students with disabilities.

09/23/2020

Parents across the country say that school districts are taking COVID-19 precautions too far when it comes to students with special needs. Chris Glorioso reports.

03/16/2020

Parents of special needs students need support as their children's services are nonexistent. Please be kind.
We are here to answer questions.

01/17/2020

When do you need a Special Education Advocate?

1) Your child is not doing well in school and you think it may be due to more than effort in class and on homework.

2) Your pediatrician has recommended your child to go for educational testing.

3) The teachers are concerned your child may not pass and is not understanding the material.

4) Your child has an IEP and it hasn't been renewed nor have you been contacted for a meeting in over a year.

5) Your child has and IEP and their skills have improved incredibly and may not need one.

6) You have a teen that is ready for college and don't want them to lose their testing accommodations.

7) You are an adult that had an IEP in school and now are returning to the education setting and want to do your best.

8)Your child's school is not following anything on the IEP or not providing services as required.

9) You don't want to pay thousands on evaluations and lawyers and need someone to support you through the process.

10)Your child was diagnosed with a learning disability and you don't understand what it means for their future or what to do next.

Our Special Education Advocates are parents AND professionals who have worked with students with disabilities and know how it feels to go through the process first hand. Whether it's a simple question about Special Education or you want someone to walk you to the process from the request to the Impartial Hearing, we are here for you.

01/09/2020

Has your child been diagnosed with Autism? Here is a great resource for information and support.

Explore the Autism Speaks website to find local resources and information.

01/09/2020