Who should I contact at if I have a question or want more information about Special Education services?
Education/Instructional Related Inquiries:
Your chid’s classroom teacher. (firstinitiallastname@nicotracharter.org)
Ex.) Alvin Hilary ahilary@nicotracharter.org
Clerical Related Inquiries:
***All clerical questions or questions related to IEP meetings/ appointments, obtaining bus requests forms, obtaining copies of IEP’s, related service provider information, etc. should be directed to Stephanie Meyer, Student Services Coordinator.
Stephanie Meyer- 347-855-2238 Ext. 356 Smeyer@integrationcharterschools.org
My child currently does not receive any services but I am concerned about their progress. How do I get them evaluated?
The first step for parents who are concerned about their child’s progress is always to reach out to the school. Your child’s teachers are likely already providing interventions and taking steps to help. Schedule a school meeting so that you can express your concerns and offer your valuable insight since no one knows your child better than you. The next step would be to request an evaluation for special education services from the Committee on Special Education. This request should be a letter that includes :
– your full name and your child’s full name and date of birth
-a description of the specific difficulties that your child is exhibiting
-your contact phone number and address
* School staff is happy to assist you with this request and provide you with a parent information packet outlining the IEP process.
CSE ADDRESS:
CSE 7
Building A, Second Floor
(Attn: Charter School Committee)
715 Ocean Terrace
Staten Island, NY 10301
My child already has an IEP but I would like them to be re-evaluated, what should I do?
Requesting a Reevaluation from CSE
I would like special education bus service to be added to my child’s IEP, what should I do?
Special Education bus service decisions are made directly by the Department of Education and usually take 5-8 weeks to process. Interested parents should call (347)855-2238 (X365) to receive medical transportation request forms and further instructions.
Family Guide to Special Education Services
Developmental Disabilities: AVSP
A Parent’s Guide (English & Spanish Version) NYSED
Developmental Disabilities OPWDD
PARENTING RESOURCES
Support Groups – Grace Foundation
Additional Support Groups
Staten Island ADD/ ADHD Parent Support Group
Coordinator: Azalia Lopez- Volpe
Email: SISADHDgroup@outlook.com
Phone: 917-842-6790
The services provided by the group as also available in Spanish.
TESTING & MORE
Child Mind Institute – (located in the Teleport)