Preschool
Special Education Policy ensures that preschool children with disabilities receive timely and appropriate services in the least restrictive environment and that those services are coordinated with State and local agencies.
Task Force
Temporary Task Force for Preschool Special Education
Who to Contact
Special Education Policy
Room 1624 OCP
Albany NY 12234
Phone: 518-473-2878
Fax: 518-473-5387
E-mail Special Education
Publications Requests
Special Education Publications
Room 1624 OCP
Albany NY 12234
Fax: 518-474-2219
All Publications Available
Key publications related to preschool students with disabilities:
- Information for Parents of Preschool Students with Disabilities Ages 3-5
- Información para padres de alumnos preescolares con incapacidades Edades 3-5 años
- The Transition of Children from The New York State Department of Health Early Intervention Program to The State Education Department Preschool Special Education Program or Other Early Childhood Services - February 2005
- The Preschool Special Education Learning Outcomes and Indicators for Kindergarten Participation - August 2003
- Guide for Determining Eligibility and Special Education Programs and/or Services for Preschool Students with Disabilities - January 2003
News and Announcements
News and timely information from Special Education
Early Intervention
- Calculating Dates to Plan Transition from Early Intervention to Preschool Special Education
- Early Childhood Direction Centers
- New York
State Department of Health
Quality Assurance for Preschool Program
If you have general questions about preschool special education, please contact the Special Education Policy Unit. If you have a specific question about a preschool child or preschool special education program, please contact your regional office for assistance.
List of Approved Preschool Programs
Current listing of approved preschool programs