Online Resources

New York State Resources 

• University of the State of New York State Education Department
  89 Washington Avenue
  Albany, New York 12234
  
  
• Office of Elementary, Middle, Secondary and Continuing Education (EMSC)
  
  
• Office of Vocational &Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID)
  New York State Education Department 55 Church Street, Room 300B White Plains, NY 10601
  (914) 946-1313
  Offers vocational evaluation, training, and placement for individuals with disabilities.
  
  
• New York States Student Support Services - Making Connections Newsletter (download the current or past issues)

Federal Resources

• Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
  1920 Association Drive, Reston, VA 22091 (703) 620-3660
  A professional organization dedicated to advancing the quality of education for all exceptional children and improving the conditions under which special educators work.
• National Information Center for  Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
  PO Box 1492 Washington, DC 20013-1492 (800) 695-0285; (703) 893-6061 (Voice); (703) 893-8614 (TDD)
  
  
• United States Department of Education
  
  
• Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)
  New York Contacts    
  Customer Specialist:  Sara Menlove 202-205-8952
  Part B Contact:  Michael Slade 202-205-8969
  Part C Contact:  Alma McPherson 202-205-8947
  Team Leader:  Lois Taylor 202-205-2776
  
  
• Council for Exceptional Children
  1920 Association Drive, Reston, VA 22091 (703) 620-3660
  The only professional organization in the world dedicated to advancing the quality of education for all exceptional children and improving the conditions under which special educators work.
  
  
• IDEA Partnerships at the Council for Exceptional Children
  This site lists informative and popular sections of the IDEAPractices Web site, Law & Regulations and the Professional Development Resourses.