Beyond Access

NYC Public Schools Special Education: A Parent’s Guide

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

What we will talk about: 
  • Navigating Special Education: Learn how special education works, from referral and evaluation through IEP meetings and annual reviews. 
  • Exploring Related Services: Understand how occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), speech therapy, counseling, and assistive technology can support your child’s learning and development. 
  • Connecting with Key People and Resources: Get to know the people and resources in NYC Public Schools, including IEP parent members, and learn how they can work with you to ensure your voice is heard. 

Zoom link to register

Hosted by: The Special Education Office

 

Helping Students Stay Focused and Manage Big Emotions

Monday, November 17, 2025
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

What we will talk about: 
  • Learn how to recognize signs of attention and emotional regulation challenges in students and discover practical strategies for families and educators to create supportive environments that foster focus, self-regulation, and collaboration.

Zoom link to register

Hosted by: The Special Education Office

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Language Access: For all Sessions

Families can access interpreters via a conference call line during this online event.

Spanish Language Line 

  • 1 347-966-4114 
  • Phone conference ID: 474 208 707# 

Mandarin Language Line 

  • 1 347-966-4114 
  • Phone conference ID: 702 744 359#

Albanian Language Line 

  • 1 347-966-4114 
  • Phone conference ID: 341 110 28#

Arabic Language Line 

  • 1 347-966-4114 
  • Phone conference ID: 870 056 490#   

Bangla Language Line 

  • 1 347-966-4114 
  • Phone conference ID: 133 222 398#   

French Language Line 

  • 1 347-966-4114 
  • Phone conference ID: 536 896 981# 

Haitian-Creole Language Line 

  • 1 347-966-4114
  • Phone conference ID: 339 617 810# 

Korean Language Line 

  • 1 347-966-4114 
  • Phone conference ID: 377 218 898#  

Russian Language Line 

  • 1 347-966-4114 
  • Phone conference ID: 608 952 257#

Urdu Language Line 

  • 1 347-966-4114 
  • Phone conference ID: 109 796 896# 

Uzbek Language Line 

  • 1 347-966-4114 
  • Phone conference ID: 511 641 746#

Ukrainian Language Line 

  • 1 347-966-4114 
  • Phone conference ID: 328 881 227# 

 


 

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