New York State Education Department     The official web site.

Resources for Students     Resources for students on the New York State Education Department web site.

Resources for Parents     Resources for parents on the New York State Education Department web site.

For Parents:

The Parents' Guide to Special Education     Though last updated in 2002, this document has important information for families with students with disabilities.

New York's Programs for Preschool Students with Disabilities     The New York State Education Department (SED) Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID) oversees a statewide preschool special education program with school districts, municipalities, approved providers and parents. Evaluations and specially planned individual or group instructional services or programs are provided to eligible children who have a disability that affects their learning.

Bilingual Education     State assessment information, learning standards, resource guides and frequently asked questions pertaining to limited English proficiency (LEP) students. 

Guide to Special Education     The New York State Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc. (NYS PTA®) and New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) collaborated on updating this Guide to Special Education.

No Child Left Behind     NCLB is a federal law to improve education for all children.  It holds schools responsible for results, gives parents greater choices, and promotes teaching methods that work.  This overview points out parts of the law that are important for parents to know. 

 For Faculty:

OLAS     The On-line Application System for Educators is an Internet-based application serving school districts in several regions of New York State.

Guide to Special Education     The New York State Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc. (NYS PTA®) and New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) collaborated on updating this Guide to Special Education.

Teachnet     For teachers; by teachers.