The Committee on Special Education (CSE) is responsible for children with a disability aged five to 21 years.
Evaluation Process:
Referral is made either by the school’s RTI team or by the parent
Parent signs consent and completes a Developmental History Form
School psychologist completes the evaluation which consists of: academic, cognitive and social emotional testing, a social history which includes the current physical examination, and observes the student in the classroom
Related services therapists complete evaluations if applicable
An initial eligibility meeting is scheduled within 60 days of receiving consent for testing
Recommendations from the CSE committee go to the school board for approval
Parent signs consent for services, recommended services are implemented
CSE Committee members may include:
Parent(s) of the child
General education teacher
Special education teacher
CSE chairperson
School psychologist
Parent member (upon parent request)
Related services therapists, if applicable
Student, if appropriate
Special education services may include:
Related services such as: Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech, Counseling, Assistive Technology
Consultant teacher services (direct or indirect)
Resource Room
Special class: Math or Reading
Curriculum support: Science or Social Studies
Special class: 8:1:1, 15:1:1 or 12:1:1
Aide support
Helpful Links:
A Parent’s Guide to Special Education: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/policy/parentsguide.pdf
Procedural Safeguards Notice: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/formsnotices/documents/NYSEDProceduralSafeguardsNoticeJuly2017v2.pdf
FAPE:
