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This is my Pedagogic Creed I wrote for part of my final in this class.

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This is my Mock Candidacy speech used for this class

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This my Midterm Project on Progressivism

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Midterm Presentation - Monica, Jack, Izzy

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This is a website used for gathering information support on Special Education in New York

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These resources have not been examined for compliance with the Family Educational Rights Privacy Act (FERPA) and Education Law 2-d, therefore schools that choose to utilize any of these resources must ensure compliance where applicable. For more information on Education Law 2-d and data privacy and security in general please refer to NYSED's Data Privacy and Security webpage.

The sites below are provided as options and sources for ideas and inspiration only. The list is also not exhaustive; there are many quality resources and learning activities available online.

1. NYSED Webpage on Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM)
Provides information on accessing AIM throughout the National Instructional Materials Access Center (NIMAC), as requested by a school district.

2. Described and Captioned Media Program (DMCP)(link is external)
Accessible, educational videos across content areas for students who are deaf or blind in grades K through 12. Videos can be searched by state standards, subject, and grade, and many are available without membership. Families and school personnel with at least one student who is deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, or deafblind qualify for a free, full membership.

3. American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC)(link is external)
Resources are available to assist educators of deaf children in the classroom and help empower families in understanding the possibilities for their children's futures. Many resources, including a collection of free videos of children's stories in ASL for children aged 1 to 8 years, are available for free.

4. Practical Access Podcast(link is external)
A set of podcasts created to help teachers with the shift to online learning for students with disabilities. Drs. Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines, professors at the University of Central Florida in the College of Community Innovation and Education, provide practical knowledge using fast, flexible thinking about "real life" problems.

5. Autism Focused Intervention Resources and Modules (AFIRM)(link is external)
(link is external) Supporting Individuals with Autism through Difficult Times, includes seven support strategies designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with autism during periods of uncertainty. The toolkit includes a downloadable packet with resources developed for parents/caregivers to use quickly and easily with their children with autism spectrum disorders to support understanding, communication, coping and calming, and maintaining and developing routines.

6. High-Leverage Practices in Special Education(link is external)

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These resources have not been examined for compliance with the Family Educational Rights Privacy Act (FERPA) and Education Law 2-d, therefore schools that choose to utilize any of these resources must ensure compliance where applicable. For more information on Education Law 2-d and data privacy and security in general please refer to NYSED's Data Privacy and Security webpage.

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NY PTA Special Education Support Website

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NY PTA Special Education Support Website

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This website is a good support for parents who are assisting their child through the special education process.

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Special Education PTAs (SEPTA)

A Special Education PTA or SEPTA/SEPTSA is a unit organized for those interested in the issues of educating special needs and/or gifted and talented children.

SEPTAs are designed to build strong partnerships amongst parents, teachers, administrators, existing PTA's and the community, for the benefit of families and children receiving special education services.

All SEPTA's conduct regular business meetings during the school year just like any PTA. SEPTAs bring awareness and information about special education services, educational laws and community supports to our members. Our hope is that children receiving special education services will be better understood, integrated, and embraced by schools and their community.
Go here for more information about SEPTAs!
Special Education Resources (also see below)

See this NYS Education Department Office of Special Education Page.

Check out this NYS Education Department Assistance for Parents Page with information.

Also, see here for information about Pathways to Graduation Options for Students with Disabilities.

Read here about the IEP Facilitation Program that is available to families.

You can also seek assistance from a number of Education Department Regional Offices.

Also, check out this information from Autism Speaks. There are ample resources to review related to autism.

Parent to Parent of NYS also has support for parents and families of students with disabilities.

Also, check out The Center for Parents Information and Resources.

UFT, the teachers union in NYC also has a good parent resource page.

The Self Advocacy Association of NYS also has relevant information for families of those with developmental disabilities.

New! Supporting Individuals with Autism Through Uncertain Times resource page from Autism Focused Intervention Research & Modules (AFIRM).

Parent Training and Information Centers

Parent Training and Information Centers (PTICs) provide parents and families of children (birth -21) with disabilities assistance, help, and referral services for no cost.

Your county is served by one of many PTICS (for information purposes only, this is not a referral):

Statewide (expect for LI and NYC)

Putnam, Westchester, Dutchess, Orange, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster Counties
NYC and its 5 Boroughs Long Island
Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Wyoming, Genesee, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties

National PTA Resources
National PTA Special Education Toolkit
NYS Education Department Links
NYS Education Department Office of Special Education NYS Education Department Advisory Panel on Special Education NYS Department of Education NYS School for the Deaf NYS Education Department NYS School for the Blind NYS Education Department Early Childhood Direction Centers NYS Education Department Gifted and Talented Education
Other Resources
National Center for Learning Disabilities Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder 4201 Schools Association National Center for Learning Disabilities Developing Your Child's IEP Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Resource Center Protecting Students with Disabilities Information for Families and Communities (NICHCY) Parent Technical Assistance Center Network Special Education FAQs
Legislation/Government Information
New York State NY State Office of Governor NY State Senate NY State Assembly NY State Association of Counties NY State Department of Education NY State Board of Regents NY State Office of the Comptroller Federal Legislation Information U.S. Government Printing Office U.S. House of Representatives The White House U.S. Department of Education

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Parent/Family Resources - Special Education - NYS PTA

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NY Public School Special Education Information Website

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NY Public School Special Education Information Website

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This website walks through the process of what it means to have and how to get an IEP

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All students with disabilities who require special education services have Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The IEP contains information about your child's interests, strengths, needs, goals, and educational program. It is a legal document that describes how the DOE will provide your child:

A Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)

In the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).

The IEP in NYCSA

If your child attends a DOE school, you can view information about their IEP by visiting the IEP tab of your NYC Schools Account (NYCSA). Here you will find a summary of IEP recommendations, along with information about where and when your child is receiving recommended special education programs and related services. For more information about NYCSA, visit NYC Schools Account. For guidance on creating an account, visit the NYCSA Account Set Up Guide for Parents.

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This website helps parents understand special education from a teachers perspective.

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Here are some helpful resources to support online teaching and learning for students with special needs.