Guidance for the 2023-24 school year
Read the latest special education guidance, policies and protocols for the 2023-24 school year.
Principals Digest & Hub Items
Excerpts from DOE Principals Digest and Principals Hub communications pertaining to Special Education topics
These updates can also be accessed on the DOE InfoHub - login is required
June 2024
- 6/4 - Prioritize the Full Provision of Special Education Programs in Class Size Reduction Planning (related guidance: Guidance on Hiring for the Provision of Special Education Program Services& Planning for the Provision of Special Education Programs SY 2024-25)
- 6/4 - Review Updated Guidance on Medically Necessary Instruction and Hospital Instruction
May 2024
- 5/28 - Share Summer Related Service Letter with Eligible Families
- 5/28 - Plan for Class Size Reduction for the 2024-25 School Year
- 5/21 - Complete Exit Summaries for Students with IEPs who are Graduating or Aging Out
- 5/21 - Continue to Administer the NYSAA for ELA, Math and Science
- 5/21 - Submit Low Score Regents Appeals and/or Superintendent’s Determinations for Students with IEPs for June 2024
- 5/14 - SESIS Access to IEPs of Incoming Students for the 2024–25 School Year (related guidance: Search for Incoming Students in SESIS)
- 5/14 - Academic Policy for Student Participation in Graduation Ceremonies in June (related guidance: Graduation Accountability & Appeal to Graduate with Low Score on Regents Exam)
- 5/14 - Notify Families of Eligible June 2024 Graduates of Right to Decline Waivers (related guidance: Superintendent's Determination of Graduation with Local Diploma)
- 5/7 - Summer Accommodation Plans for all students with IEPs and 504 Plans (related guidance: Summer Rising Instructional Guidance, DOE Administrative Resources: Accommodation Plans)
- 5/7 - Complete NYC FITNESSGRAM and Adapted Physical Education (APE) Requirements (related guidance: DOE PE Guidance)
- 5/7 - Escalate Inaccurate Promotion Criteria in ATS for Students with IEPs and ELLs (related guidance: Promotion Implementation Guidance)
- 5/1 - Welcoming Families of Students with IEPs Who Have Received Offers to Your School
- 5/1 - New Student Accommodation System (SAS) for Section 504 Accommodations (related guidance: How to submit a 504 request using SAS)
- 5/1 - 504 Plan Renewal for School Year 2024-25
- 5/1 - Extended Certification Programs Application for the 2024-25 School Year is Now Open