Special Education Resources

Below are different resources available for families in our target demographic (school age children). Resources are listed according to topic.

Navigating Diploma Requirements

New York State Department of Education Multiple Pathways

Information Related to Graduation Requirements for Students with Disabilities

General Education and Diploma Requirements

Family Resources for Understanding NYS Diploma Requirements

CDOS Pathway to a Regents or Local Diploma

Resources for parents of a student with a disability

Special Education in New York State for Children Ages 3–21
A Parent’s Guide

Topical Listing of Special Education Publications

Include NYC: Tips for A Successful IEP Meeting

Why Is This Cake on Fire?: Inviting Students Into the IEP Process

IEP Reporting Progress to Parents

SUNY Education Department: Guide to Quality Individualized Education Program (IEP) Development and Implementation

Virtual IEP Meeting Tip Sheet

Help with Transportation Issues

Testing reSources for Students with a Disability

Testing Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Blueprint for Improved Results for Student's with a Disability

Transition Into Adulthood

ACCESS-VR

Work-Based Learning (WBL) Programs

CareerPrepped

Career Zone

Career Cruising

Shmoop

Forage

Florida Department of Education Career Cruiser

National Technical Assistance Center on Transition: The Collaborative (NTACT:C)

Transition Coalition

Transition Source

Transition from School to Post School for Students with Disabilities

IRIS Center: Student Involvement in the IEP Process

Americans with Disabilities Act Common Employment Questions

Resources for Building Self Determination and Self Advocacy

Zarrow Institute for Learning Enrichment at OU: ME! Lessons for Teaching Self-Awareness & Self-Advocacy

Brooke's Blog

CAST: Universal Design for Learning

I'm Determined: Goal Plan

Literacy Resources

Storyline Online

New York Public Libraries

Bookshare

Other Resources:

New York State Office of Mental Health

New York State Office for People with Development Disabilities

New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Understood.org

Center on Technology and Disability

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