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About Us Academics Academic Intervention Services Arts Early Childhood English Language Learners English Language Arts Fitness and Health Gifted and Talented Library Services Mathematics Science Social Studies Special Education Committees Parent Resources Educator Resources Special Education Initiatives - Office of Special Education School Improvement World Languages Choices & Enrollment Schools in the Community Offices & Programs Rules & Policies Student Support, Safety, and Activities Student Performance & Accountability	Parent Resources E-mail to a friend Special Events and New Publications New Parent Guide Released in Nine Languages and English A Parent's Guide to Special Education Services for School-Age Children is a comprehensive guide for parents of students with disabilities. It details parents' roles, rights and the processes associated with Special Education identification, referral, and services. View it here in English and nine other languages. Calling All Students: Inclusion Contest Underway The Chief Achievement Office and Parents for Inclusive Education invite all students, K-12, to participate in a special contest. Please respond to the question: “How can your school help to make sure all students with disabilities are welcomed and valued members of the school community?” using any media (poem, essay, song or story). Winners will be announced and recognized in April. Click below for a flyer or email info@WeTeamTeach.org for information on how to submit entries. English Arabic Bengali Chinese French Haitian-Creole Korean Russian Spanish Urdu Other Useful Resources Turning 5 Orientation Fair Schedule 2009-2010 (PDF) Students with Disabilities Articulating to High School: Frequently Asked Questions 2008-09 English Arabic Bengali Chinese Haitian-Creole Korean Russian Spanish Urdu Children First Reforms - A Guide for Parents (PDF): English Arabic Bengali Chinese Haitian-Creole Korean Russian Spanish Urdu Addendum to the Parent's Guide (PDF) Parent's Rights Letter (PDF): English Arabic Bengali Chinese Haitian-Creole Korean Russian Spanish Urdu CSE Parent Member Brochures (PDF): English Arabic Bengali Chinese Haitian-Creole Korean Russian Spanish Urdu Preschool to School Age Orientation Guides (PDF): English Arabic Bengali Chinese Haitian-Creole Korean Russian Spanish Urdu The Continuum of Services for Students with Disabilities (PDF) A Guide to Understanding the IEP Process - (from the Spring 2008 Parent Conference) (PDF) Related Service Information - All documents (Municipality lists, Provider lists, Application forms etc) can be found here. List of Accessible Schools (PDF) District 75 —Provides citywide educational, vocational, and behavior support programs for approximately 23,000 students with moderate to severe disabilities.	Contacts Laura Rodriguez, Chief Achievement Officer LRodrig2@schools.nyc.gov Marykate O'Neil, Chief of Staff MOneil@schools.nyc.gov Amy Liszt, Knowledge Management Team Leader ALiszt@schools.nyc.gov Angelica Infante , Accountability Team Leader AInfant@schools.nyc.gov Bonnie Brown, Superintendent, D75 Citywide Programs BBrown3@schools.nyc.gov Gary Hecht, Deputy Superintendent, D75 Citywide Programs GHecht@schools.nyc.gov Jennifer Acosta, Special Assistant to CAO JAcosta6@schools.nyc.gov 52 Chambers Street, Room 220 New York, NY 10007 Tel: 212-374-6085