Please note: With the exception of the Procedural Safeguards Notice, Sample Due Process Complaint Form, and Sample Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for preschool and school-age, the New York State special education publications and policy memoranda on this web site have not yet been revised to reflect the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 2004 changes. Beginning July 1, 2005, school districts must implement the new requirements of IDEA as found in PL 108-446 and applicable federal regulations. In addition, existing State law and regulations must continue to be implemented to the extent consistent with federal requirements.

The most-requested publications relating to Preschool and students with disabilities are available on-line: additional publications are available in paper format (see below). 

Publications on-line are:

Final Report of the Longitudinal Study of Preschool Special Education, September 2007

Child-Specific Allowance to Temporarily Exceed an Approved Special Class Size for Preschool Students with Disabilities – Revised 8/07

Private School Teacher Certification Funds 2006-07 - November 2006

Child-Specific Allowance to Temporarily Exceed an Approved Special Class Size for Preschool Students with Disabilities – Revised 12/05

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

Clarification of the Use of Teachers of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped Working for §4410 Programs - June 2004

The Preschool Special Education Learning Outcomes and Indicators for Kindergarten Participation

The Preschool Special Education Program Self-Assessment and Quality Improvement Guide

The Research Bulletin

Evaluations of Three- and Four-Year-Old Children Suspected of Having Disabilities Pursuant to Section 4410 of the Education Law - August 2003

Guide for Determining Eligibility and Special Education Programs and/or Services for Preschool Students with Disabilities - January 2003

Child-specific Allowance to Temporarily Exceed an Approved Special Class Size for Preschool Students with Disabilities - January 2003

Universal Prekindergarten Program: An Ideal Setting for the Integration of Preschool Students with Disabilities - December 2001

Information for Parents of Preschool Students with Disabilities AGES 3-5
Información para padres de alumnos preescolares con incapacidades Edades 3-5 años.

Report On Progress in Implementing Reform of Preschool Special Education

Procedures for Application and Approval of Any New or Expanded Programs in Settings which Include Only Preschool Children with Disabilities (1/00)

Updated Preschool Student Evaluation Summary Report Form and Clarification on New Provisions Required Pursuant to the Reauthorization of IDEA (1/00)

Revised Memorandum of Mutual Understanding with Head Start - (4/99)

Application Procedures for Innovative Waivers for Preschool Special Education Programs - 11/95

The following publications are available in paper format only. You may request them by e-mail to VESIDSPE@mail.nysed.gov.

Guidelines for Services for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Preschool Students with Disabilities Ages 3-5 - 3/97

1996 Legislative Changes Affecting Special Education (re:SEIT Services) - 1/97

Guidelines for Preschool Program Advertising - 3/97

Provision of Nursing Tasks and Health Related Activities in Approved Preschool Special Education Settings for Children with Disabilities, Ages Three and Four - 1/96

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