Services
What We Do
Our Mission is provide independent, highly customized, affordable services to NYC public and charter school parents on how to seek answers to their questions regarding the NYC public school system and community-based resources for their children.
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Parent support in person, on the phone, or via email
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Help with paperwork and interpreting reports
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Advice on what constitutes appropriate services and how to obtain them
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Coaching in working with therapists and school, agency, and government personnel
Special Education Meeting Representation
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IEP review support, including Turning 5 meetings
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Assistance in finding specialists to provide independent evaluations and supporting documentation
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Transition support from EI to Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE), and CPSE to the Committee on Special Education (CSE)
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Support and coaching for Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings
Navigating School Choice Processes - PreK; Kdgn.; Middle and HIgh School
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Help in understanding elementary, middle, and high school options
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Guidance for parents entering the system in CPSE or CSE
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Assistance in developing HS Transition Plans and Community-Based Activities
Workshop Topics
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The ABC's of the IEP
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How To Follow-Up With IEP Services
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The Special Education Impartial Hearing Process
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The Special Education Mediation Process
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The Road From High School: College or Career Training
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Child Development 411
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Common Core Learning Standards: Just For Parents
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Resorative Justice and NYCDoE Student Discipline Code
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NYCDoE Middle School and High School Choice Processes
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Emergency Preparedness for Parents of Children with Disabilities
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Parent Leadership Training for CECs; PA/PTAs/SLTs
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Customized Workshop Topics Upon Request