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What are special education and early intervention programs? |
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Special Education and early intervention programs are specially designed programs offered at no cost to families of children with disabilities, ages birth to 5 years. |
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What should I do if I think my toddler or preschooler needs special services? |
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If you think your child needs special educational services you will first need to find out if he/she are eligible. Establishing eligibility through an Evaluation is the first step. |
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Who do I contact for help? |
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Call and ask to speak to the Intake
Coordinator at our school. The number is 718-284-3110 |
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What is an Evaluation? |
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The Evaluation determines whether a child has a disability and the extent of the special education and related services the child needs. This information may come from:
- Your child's medical history;
- Developmental tests given to your child;
- Observations and feedback from all members of the Assessment Team, including parents;
- Any other relevant observations, records, and/or reports about your child.
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Who conducts my child's evaluation? |
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Your child's evaluation will be conducted by a multidisciplinary team of professionals including a special educator, psychologist, speech pathologist, social worker and other appropriate clinical professionals. |
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Will I have to pay for an evaluation or any services my child may be eligible for? |
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No |
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