Parent Resources

Information Prepared for Parents

Document	Translations
A Parent's Guide to Special Education Services for School-Age Children   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.	(Arabic)  ,  (Bengali)     (Chinese) ,  Français (French)     (Haitian Creole)        (Korean)  ,  (Russian)    (Spanish)  ,   (Urdu)
Kindergarten: Orientation Guide  (Students entering Kindergarten in 2012) The process for enrolling children who have been receiving services based on a preschool Individualized Education Program is unique. This guide explains in detail (formerly called "Turning 5 Guide").	(Arabic) ,    (Bengali)      中文简体 (Chinese), Français (French)  (Haitian Creole)         (Korean)  ,   (Russian)  (Spanish)  ,    Urdu
Statement of Families' Rights   "Procedural Safeguards Notice" from NYS Education Department (December 2011)	Arabic    ,  Bengali     Chinese ,     Haitian Creole,  Korean,        Russian  ,   Spanish      Urdu
Guide for Families of High School Students with Disabilities	Find Translations on High School Enrollment Publications

• Related Services Information
  Search here for related services documents (e.g., municipality lists, provider lists, application forms).
• Programs for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
• 2012 Kindergarten Enrollment for Families of Students with Disabilities
  information for parents of students with pre-school IEPs

Special Education Reform 2010-11

Answers to Parent Questions
What to expect in Phase 1 Schools

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Key Reference Documents

Guide to Special Ed Acronyms

List of Accessible Schools

The Continuum of Services for Students with Disabilities 

Standard Operating Procedures Manual