The Legal Aid Society
Community Website
En EspaÒol

EDUCATION


For more resources, visit: LawHelp.org

For free access to computer centers in New York City, click FREE COMMUNITY
TECH CENTERS

You Are Here: Education > Early Intervention > CPSE
A Committee on Preschool Special Education includes:
  • Parent(s) of the student
  • Regular education teacher of the child whenever the child is or may be participating in the regular education environment
  • Special education teacher of the child or, if appropriate, special education provider of the child
  • School district representative who is qualified to provide or supervise special education and is knowledgeable about the general curriculum and the availability of preschool special education programs and services and other resources of the school district and the municipality (This person is the Chairperson of the Committee.)
  • An individual who understands and can talk about the evaluation results and how these results affect instruction (This person may also be the special education teacher/provider, regular education teacher, school psychologist, school district representative or someone that the school district determines has knowledge or special expertise regarding the student.)
  • Parent member (unless the parent requests that the parent member not participate.)
  • A licensed or certified professional from the Department of Healthís Early Intervention Program (for a child in transition from the Early Intervention Program.)
  • Other people who have knowledge or special expertise regarding the child, including related services personnel as appropriate (as requested by the parent or school district.)
  • A county representative (A certified or licensed preschool representative from the municipality must be notified of scheduled meetings; however the CPSE meeting can be held whether or not the municipal representative attends.)

HOME | HOUSING | EMPLOYMENT | BENEFITS | EDUCATION | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DOCUMENTS
MISSION STATEMENT | ABOUT US | CONTACT US

The information contained on this website is NOT legal advice. This website is NOT a substitute for an attorney. Although the website may be helpful in educating visitors about their legal problems, visitors should always seek the advice of a licensed attorney. Only an attorney can give you advice about your specific legal issue. Remember that the information on The Legal Aid Society Community Website is specific to New York City. Laws and procedures can vary dramatically in other states. Please also note that laws and procedures within New York City may have changed recently. While we make every effort to keep the information on this site current, we cannot guarantee that everything on this website is up to date. Please ask your attorney if you have any questions about the content on this website.