Special Education

For information, visit http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/ and click on 'Special Education' (located on the left in the vertical column, 3rd square). Choose area of interest from vertical column of topics by clicking on it.

Early Childhood

The term Early childhood is related to programs and services for children, under age 5, who have special needs or whom you suspect may have a delay in their development. Special needs may include difficulty talking, moving around, thinking, learning, or behaving.

Visit http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/lsn/ecdc/qa.htm for a Q&A.
Visit http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/lsn/ecdc/home.html for more information.
Visit http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/specialed/preschool/ for preschool information.
Visit http://eservices.nysed.gov/countymap/ for a county map.

Transition

"Transition" refers to planning and services that are needed to prepare youth with disabilities for moving smoothly from school to adult living, learning, or earning roles in the community after leaving secondary education. This process includes instruction, community learning experiences, or support services to develop skills, knowledge and abilities and other strategies to address post-school living, learning or working needs. It may also include assistance in making applications prior to leaving school for services from community agencies, colleges, or employment.