Special Education
What is Special Education?
Special Education includes services, programs, and specially designed instruction to meet the individual needs of a student with a disability. Students with disabilities who require special education services have Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The IEP is created by a team that includes the parent. It will contain information about the child's interests, strengths, needs, and goals. It is a map that lays out the special education instruction, supports, and services the child needs to make progress and succeed in school. The IEP is a legal document that describes how the DOE will provide the child with a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) appropriate to meet the child's needs. LRE means that the child will be in schools and classrooms with peers without disabilities for as much of the day as possible.
For more information please visit the DOE website.
District 75
What is District 75?
District 75 provides highly specialized instructional support for students with significant challenges in a wide variety of settings and locations around NYC.
District 75 provides instructional support in a wide variety of settings and locations around NYC, including:
- Special classes co-located in District 1-32 schools
- School building where all students have IEPs
- General education classrooms
- Agencies, hospitals and at home
The IEP team will recommend the appropriate program and class size for the student. This determination is based on cognitive, social-emotional and physical management needs.
D75 Superintendent
D75 Support Team
Family Support Coordinator:
Jaclyn Ortega - jortega7@schools.nyc.gov
Family Leadership Coordinator:
Raymond Velez - rvelez6@schools.nyc.gov
Resources for Schools and Families
Family Guide To Special Education Services
The Family Guide to Special Education Services is available in various languages on the DOE website to download.
Special Education Contact Information
For information or questions please email specialeducation@schools.nyc.gov and/or D75info@schools.nyc.gov or call (718) 935-2007 or 311.
Families of students with disabilities who attend charter or nonpublic schools should visit schools.nyc.gov/CSE
CPSE/CSE 8 Districts: 13, 14, 15 & 16
131 Livingston Street - 4th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 935-5167
(718) 935-4322
Specialized Programs
- Academic, Career, and Essential Skills Program (ACES)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Nest and ASD Horizon
- Bilingual Special Education (BSE)
For more information about these programs and how to apply, visit www.schools.nyc.gov/special-education/school-settings/specialized-programs
If you have any questions specific to Specialized Programs, email: SpecializedPrograms@schools.nyc.gov
Parent Workshop
To attend a parent workshop please visit a parent center:
- Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Bronx: INCLUDEnyc - www.includenyc.org
- Staten Island: Parent to Parent NY - www.parenttoparentnyinc.org
Transition and College Access Centers (TCAC)
In collaboration with various stakeholders, the Transition and College Access Centers will support schools and families with facilitating a seamless transition for students from school to adult life, in preparation to be productive, fulfilled members of society.
For more information please visit the DOE website.
TCAC Location and Contact Information
Boys & Girls High School
1700 Fulton Street, First Floor, Room G170
Brooklyn, NY 11213
Phone: 718-804-6790 / Fax: 718-804-6734
Email: bklyntcac@schools.nyc.gov
DeWitt Clinton High School
100 W. Mosholu Pkwy S, First Floor, Room 150
Bronx, NY 10468
Phone: 718-581-2250 / Fax: 718-581-2251
Email: bxtcac@schools.nyc.gov
Michael J. Petrides School
715 Ocean Terrace, Second Floor, Room 204
Staten Island, NY 10301
Phone: 718-390-1500 ext. 5723
Email: sitcac@schools.nyc.gov