Government Rules, Regulations and Guidance
Federal Law
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Federal Regulations and Guidance
New York State Regulations
New York City Procedural Guidelines
- New York City Department of Education Standard Operating Procedure Manual – SOPM (February 2009)
- New York City Department of Education Chancellor’s Regulations
- New York City Department of Education Family Guide to Special Education Services for School-Age Children
Individualized Education Program
Writing an IEP
- Writing Quality IEPs
- Writing Present Performance, Management Needs, Annual Goals, Short Term Objectives
- Wrights Law IEP’s
Testing Accomodations
Accessible Testing Materials
- NYSED Test Access and Accommodations Guidebook
- NYSED Revised Guidelines for Testing Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
- NYC Testing Accommodations – Guidance for Students & Families
NYSAA- New York State Alternate Assessment
Assistive Technology
- New York City Department of Education Family Guide to Assistive Technology
- NYC DOE Family Guide to Assistive Technology
- How to Request an Assistive Technology Evaluation in NYC
- CAST.org
Transportation Resources
- Relevant Regulation Sections of the State Commissioner of Education
- New York City Department of Education Chancellor’s Regulation A-801
- New York City Department of Education Specialized Transportation Accommodations
- New York City Department of Special Education Office of Pupil Transportation
- Medical Accommodations Request and HIPAA Form
Mediation
Impartial Hearings