Resources

School Help for Homeless Children with Disabilities: Information for Parents [PDF]

This document was created by the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) to provide information about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and how it can help students who are homeless with special needs.

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Issue Brief [PDF]

For more information about the relationship between the McKinney-Vento Act and IDEA, review this document to learn how these two laws work together to serve students experiencing homelessness who also require special education services.

Special Education Glossary [Word doc]

The special education vocabulary contains many unique terms and abbreviations. Feel free to review this guide each time you encounter a new term.

New York State Education Department Sample Complaint Form [PDF]

This model form, which includes the elements required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), may be used to submit a complaint to the New York State Education Department (SED). Parents, individuals, or organizations may use this form if they believe a school district or public agency has violated a requirement of Part B of IDEA or New York State laws or regulations related to students with special needs.

Parent Training and Information Centers [PDF]

This is a list of federally and state-funded parent centers throughout New York State. The centers provide information and trainings to parents about special education issues. Some also provide advocacy and case management services.