Special Education Guidance in Response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak in New York State
The Board of Regents and the ¿ìè³É°æÊÓƵ (¿ìè³É°æÊÓƵ) continue to work with our partners at the state, local, and federal levels to keep school leaders, educators and parents/guardians informed as the Coronavirus pandemic evolves.Ìý The Office of Special Education is providing the following Covid-19 related guidance specific to students with disabilities.Ìý Additional resources are available on ¿ìè³É°æÊÓƵ'sÌýCoronavirus website. ÌýYou are encouraged to visit these webpages frequently for the latest updates.
Guidance from ¿ìè³É°æÊÓƵ’s Office of Special Education
- Special Education Requirements and Approaches to Address the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Students with DisabilitiesÌý–ÌýJune 2021
- Extended School Year Programs During Summer 2022Ìý– June 2022
- Compensatory Services for Students with Disabilities as a Result of the COVID-19 PandemicÌý–ÌýJune 2021
- Considerations for Addressing the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Promoting Equity in Educational Resources, Opportunities, and Welcoming Environments for Students with DisabilitiesÌý–ÌýJune 2021
- Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Regarding the Provision of Services to Students with Disabilities During the 2020-21 School YearÌý –ÌýOctober 2020
- CPSE Considerations for Conducting Preschool Evaluations during COVID-19 – June 22, 2020
- Memo: Supplement #3 - Provision of Services to Students With Disabilities During Statewide School Closures Due to Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) Outbreak in New York State –ÌýJune 20, 2020
- Memo: Supplement #2 - Provision of Services to Students With Disabilities During Statewide School Closures Due to Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) Outbreak in New York State –ÌýJune 20, 2020
- Parental Right to Decline Examination WaiversÌý- May 27, 2020
- Supplement #1 – Provision of Services to Students with Disabilities During Statewide School Closures Due to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak in New York State – Additional Questions and Answers - April 27, 2020
- Memo: Emergency Regulations for the Provision of Special Education Programs and Services and Due Process Procedures in Response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak in New York StateÌý- April 16, 2020
- Provision of Services to Students with Disabilities During Statewide School Closures Due to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak in New York State - March 27, 2020
- ¿ìè³É°æÊÓƵ Guidance to Approved Special Education Schools Regarding Novel Coronavirus and Executive Order 202.4 - March 20, 2020
Guidance from the U.S. Department of Education & the Federal Government
There are several Department of Education COVID-19 resources available for states, communities, educators, and families. These resources include guidance and policies related toÌý,Ìýpostsecondary education, and other aspects of lifelong learning.ÌýÌýalso continues to provide updatedÌý.
Additional Resources
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