Navigate the Committee on Special Education (CSE) process, understand evaluation timelines, and secure the services your child needs.
Master the Annual Review. Understand your rights, the agenda, and who sits at the table.
How to trigger the 60-day timeline for Initial Evaluations in NYS.
Filing a State Complaint, Mediation, or Impartial Hearing Request.
Three things every parent needs to know before their first meeting.
New York is strict about timelines. From the moment you sign the Consent to Evaluate, the district has exactly 60 Calendar Days to:
Pro Tip: Holidays and weekends count towards these 60 days. Summer vacation does not.
New York uses its own terminology. Here's how it maps to federal IDEA language:
Unlike other states, the "Parent Member" is a guaranteed right in NY. You can request another parent to sit in your meeting for support.
If the district fails to provide FAPE (Free Appropriate Public Education), New York offers robust dispute channels:
Select your local district to find specific CSE contacts and policies.