The
Commissioner’s Advisory Panel
(CAP) for
Special Education Services
The
Commissioner’s
Advisory Panel for Special Education Services was established pursuant
to P.L.94-142, the Education of the Handicapped Act. The Panel functions in an
advisory capacity to the Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals
with Disabilities and advises the Governor, Legislature and Commissioner on unmet needs in
the education of children with disabilities. Its
responsibilities are prescribed by section 4403 (6) of the State Education Law
in accordance with section 612 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Current Membership
Members are appointed by the Commissioner of Education to represent one of the
following constituencies:
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Individuals with disabilities
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Parents or guardians of children with disabilities
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Teachers of students with disabilities
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State and local education officials
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Representatives of institutions of higher education that prepare special education and
related services personnel
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Administrators of programs for children with disabilities
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Representatives of other State agencies involved in the financing or delivery of related
services to children with disabilities
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Representatives of private schools and public charter schools
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At least one representative of a vocational, community or business organization
concerned with the provision of transition services to children with disabilities
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Representatives from the State juvenile and adult corrections agencies
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Representative from the State Welfare agency
responsible for foster care
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Representative from Education agency responsible
for ensuring education for those students who are homeless
Information on the meetings, Bylaws and Annual
Report is available.
If you would like to express your concerns
to the Panel, email us.
For more information, please call 518-473-2878.
Helpful Links:
VESID
Preschool Special Education
VESID
Transition Web Site
Elementary, Middle, Secondary and Continuing
Education
(EMSC)
Office of Teaching
Teacher
Certification Regulations
VESID
Special Education Help for Parents
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