PIE has been working in a collaborative effort with the DOE to hold an annual Inclusion Summit for students with and without disabilities across the City and from public schools from all boroughs. PIE spearheaded the concept and succeeded in advocating for the DOE to initiate this annual Summit in tandem with PIE for students to have an opportunity to reflect on the...

We celebrated inclusion today and it was amazing!! As detailed in prior blog posts, PIE has been collaborating with the Department of Education on a contest for all students throughout the system to celebrate inclusion. The contest asked students to answer the following question: “How can your school help to make sure all students with disabilities are welcomed...

Parents for Inclusive Education is partnering with the NYC Department of Education to host a contest that celebrates inclusion.  Students across the City are being asked to respond to the question, “How can your school make sure all students with disabilities are welcomed and valued members of the school community?” Responses can be submitted in any...

Diane Linder Berman, a parent member of PIE, recently published a book about inclusion and her experiences with her son. It is called: Beyond Words, Reflections on Our Journey to Inclusion and can be viewed on Amazon, click here. Please check it...

Parents … what are some resources you have used and relied on to help learn about special education and the special education system in New York City? What website have been especially helpful? What books? Please share your resources and help us build PIE’s Resource Page.  We have already started a resource list but help us expand it. Leave a comment...