NYS Education Department (NYSED)
Provides a list of programs and services that NYS offers or sponsors in various educational areas, as well as free resources for parents seeking information about special education and other services for children with disabilities. Also provides resources to meet the education and employment needs of NYS' adult citizens.
- Phone Number: (518) 474-3852
- Web Site: http://www.nysed.gov
- Program State: Other
- Categories: Developmental Delay, Disability, Education, New York State Agencies
General List of Parent and Student Resources:
http://usny.nysed.gov/parents/
Information for Parents of Preschool Students with Disabilities (Ages 3–5):
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/preschool/brochure.htm
Special Education in NYS for Children (Ages 3–21), A Parent’s Guide:
www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/policy/parentguide.htm
Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities: A Basic Guide:
Provides basic information on the ACCES-VR program, Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation, which is part of the NY State Education Department.
http://www.acces.nysed.gov/vr/do/basicguide.htm
List of Special Education Parent Centers:
Lists NYC locations of centers for parents of children with disabilities and the resources available at each center.
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/techassist/parentcenters.htm
