The Department wishes to thank the representatives from the following organizations who reviewed and commented on draft versions of this publication:

• Commissioner’s Advisory Panel for Special Education Services

• Office of Elementary, Middle, Secondary and Continuing Education

• The Legal Aid Society

• New York State United Teachers

• New York State School Boards Association

• United Federation of Teachers

• New York State Council of School Superintendents

• Association of Special Education Administrators

• New York Council of Administrators of Special Education