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Julian’s Story
Julian is a 3-year-old preschooler with delays in his language skills, but the DOE failed to provide recommended services.
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NYC school discipline policy (Chancellor’s Regulation A-443) in a nutshell. Information on intervention and preventive techniques, protection for students with disabilities, and teacher removal of...
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When students with disabilities have inappropriate behaviors that interfere with their learning or the learning of other students and/or their behavior gets them suspended or removed from class,...
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The process of learning how children develop problem behaviors is called "functional behavioral accessment." We can use "positive behaviorial interventions" to teach new positive behaviors. This...
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Resource: Developmental MilestonesA chart that lists developmental milestones (physical, cognitive, communication, social-emotional) for children from ages 2 months to 3 years.
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A chart that lists developmental milestones (physical, cognitive, communication, social-emotional) for children from ages 2 months to 3 years. (In Spanish)
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Many children in Early Intervention are eligible for special education preschool. Information on referral to the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE), eligibility, services available...
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Many children in Early Intervention are eligible for special education preschool. Information on referral to the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE), eligibility, services available...
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Resource: Guide to Early InterventionChildren from birth to 3 years of age with developmental delays or disabilities are eligible for Early Intervention services. This comprehensive guide discusses what EI is, whether your child is...
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Overview of the kindergarten placement process for students who need school-aged special education services. More detailed information on eligibility, referral, evaluations, Turning 5 IEP meeting...