Federal and state laws require that all schools advise parents of their right to mediation in addition, or as
an alternative, to an impartial hearing for resolving disputes about Special Education. The New York
State Education Department has a contract with the New York State Dispute Resolution AssociationRead more »
Dictionary of Common Special Education Terms and Acronyms
This Dictionary of Common Special Education Terms and Acronyms was developed by our sister organization, PIC of New Hampshire, and has been changed to fit to NYC terms and acronyms. It is provided here as a resource for our visitors. This is an 25 page document that can be used as a reference document for understanding numerous terms and accronyms in the Special Education arena. Read more »
