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Special Education

The Office of Special Education provides assistance related to services and programs for students with disabilities. Staff work to provide the most up to date policy and guidance, technical assistance, professional development, and monitoring to attain equal opportunities and positive results for students with disabilities across °ÄÃÅÌØÂëÍõ.

Resources, Tools, and Supports

Parent Resources
Special Education Quality Assurance Regional Offices
Personnel Shortage Initiatives

Dispute Resolution Options

Schools and Programs

NYS School for the Blind
NYS School for the Deaf

Accountability and Performance Reporting

Recent News

December 18, 2024
Updated Testing Accommodations Guide
December 18, 2024
Annual Registration of All New Individuals Classified as Legally Blind for Procurement of Adapted Educational Materials Produced by the American Printing House for the Blind
December 6, 2024
Annual Registration of All New Individuals Classified as Legally Blind for Procurement of Adapted Educational Materials Produced by the American Printing House for the Blind
Parent Resources
IDEA Grant Information
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Featured News

July 18, 2024
Accountability Status under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
June 1, 2023
Grant Application for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for 2023-24
March 4, 2022
Office of Special Education-Educational Partnership