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Useful Web Resource Links for Families

Listed below are some websites that provide information that may be useful to parents.

 

Governmental and Municipal Information

 

 

Suffolk County Health Department
Division of Services for Children with Special Needs
Phone: 631-853-3100

Suffolk County Division of Services for Children with Special Needs

 

 

 

Nassau County Health Department
Division of Services for Children with Special Needs
Phone: 516-227-8661

Nassau County Division of Services for Children with Special Needs

 

 

 

 

Information for Families

 

Creative Curriculum

 

 

 

 

Parent to Parent of New York State

Parent to Parent of New York State builds a supportive network of families to reduce isolation and empower those who care for people with developmental disabilities or special healthcare needs to navigate and influence service systems and make informed decisions.

 

They also offer family support groups and family workshops throughout the year.

 

 

Wrightslaw - Parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.

 

Listed below are some websites that are fun for you and your child to explore together

 

 

 

A cartoon backpack with the words 'Addressing Behavior' on it.Backpack Connection Handouts 

Backpack Connection Handouts provides information that helps parents with specific ideas and strategies to work with their child on challenging behaviors.

 

 

 

Some very useful information on the language of Special Education

 

 

 

THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Office of P-12 Education - Office of Special Education REGULATIONS OF THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION Pursuant to Sections 207, 3214, 4403, 4404 and 4410 of the Education Law 

PART 200 Students with Disabilities SECTION 200.1 Definitions

 

 

 

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