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This guide contains comprehensive information on the special education process in New York State, beginning with the initial referral for special education services. Special education means specially designed individualized or group instruction or special services or programs to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities. Special education services and programs are provided at no cost to the parent.
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The Shield Institute's Article 16 Clinic provides diagnostic, evaluation and clinical services for children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual/developmental disabilities. Psychological, social work, speech, occupational and physical therapy, rehabilitative counseling and nutritional counseling are provided individually and/or in group settings. Specialty services include augmentative communication evaluation and treatment, eating and swallowing evaluation and treatment and psycho-sexual assessment and treatment. All services are provided by our licensed and experienced staff.
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The Child Mind Institute contains a wide variety of useful information resources for families and educators. The site explores concerns and challenges faced by parents, family members and educators. Learn how to effectively respond to emotional, behavioral and learning challenges. This website also contains many personal story videos.
Th Child Mind Institute is available online or in person (in New York City), offering evaluations, treatment and neuropsychological testing for children, teens and young adults.
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The New York State Early Intervention Program (EIP) is part of the nationwide EIP. It is for infants and toddlers under three years of age who may not be making progress like other children because of a developmental delay or disability. A disability means that a child has a diagnosed physical or mental condition that may lead to developmental problems. These include, but are not limited to, autism, Down syndrome, motor disorders, or vision and hearing problems. A developmental delay means a child is behind in some area of development, such as growth, learning and thinking, or communicating.
The first step is your child's referral to the EIP in the county where you live. All counties in New York State (NYS) and New York City have an EIP. Children who may need services must first be referred to the EIP. Parents can refer their own child to the EIP if they have a concern about their child's development. In NYS, certain professionals are required to refer children to the EIP if a developmental problem is suspected. After referral, your child will be evaluated by qualified professionals. Your county EIP or the New York City EIP will help you get services if your child is found to be eligible. Health insurance, including private insurance and Medicaid, may be used to pay for early intervention services. EIP services must be provided at no cost to you and will not affect your insurance coverage.
View Early Intervention Programs using our MSNavigator Mapping Tool.
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This web page provides comprehensive information about the evaluation process. Some of the topics include:
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This series of videos gives an introduction to the OPWDD eligibility process, and process for obtaining services.
What is needed to apply for OPWDD eligibility? Discusses evaluations required for applying for eligibility and steps required for submitting paperwork to the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD).
Eligibility attained, what now? Once a person has established eligibility, what are the next steps? How do you access services? What services are there?
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Provides an array of mental health services to children, adolescents and adults. Services include individual/family therapy, crisis intervention, psychiatric evaluations, pharmacotherapy and outreach and linkage to community resources. Services are designed to address mental health symptoms and improve daily functioning for the person in care. All counseling services are provided by licensed professionals including social workers, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and creative arts therapists.
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The Incident Reporting and Management System (IRAMS) is used by Health Homes, Care Management Agencies, Children’s Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Providers, and Children and Youth Evaluation Services (C-YES) to report critical incidents and complaints/grievances as appropriate for the various populations served to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of members.
IRAMS will take the place of current paper-based processes for HHSA and HHSC. The Health Homes are already required to report critical incidents (per the Health Home Monitoring: Reportable Incidents Policies and Procedures HH0005) and grievances/complaints (per the Complaint and Grievance Policy for Health Homes Serving Children HH0013).
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The New York State Education Department (SED), Office of Special Education oversees a statewide preschool special education program with school districts, municipalities, approved providers and parents. Evaluations and specially planned individual or group instructional services or programs are provided to eligible children who have a disability that affects their learning. Funding for these special education programs and services is provided by municipalities and the state.
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Regional associates at the Quality Assurance office located in your school district will answer questions about special education. Within each office, Regional Associates, who are employees of the State Education Department, are assigned to specific school districts and special education programs. The Regional Associate oversees preschool and school-age special education services, and serve as a resource to parents, school district personnel and private providers. Responsibilities include:
Listed below are the Special Education Quality Assurance Regional Office numbers. When contacting the regional office, please identify your county, school district or special education program so that you may be directed to the appropriate Regional Associate.
Assistive Technology Product Evaluation
Clinical Psychiatric Evaluation
Forensic Mental Health Evaluation
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Independent Educational Evaluation(IEE)
Mental Health Evaluation and Treatment
Multidisciplinary Evaluation(MDE)
Occupational Therapy Evaluation
