Connecting you to an extensive range of resources and publications from Starbridge experts, as well as local, state, and national sources –
Special Education Guides and Resources
Guidance from Starbridge Advocates and Family Education Specialists
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NYSED documents and information
A Parent's Guide to Special Education in NYS
New York State Laws and Regulations that Differ from Federal Requirements
NYSED Index of Programs & Services
NYSED Publications for Parents
Response to Intervention - New York State Education Department Guidance Document
The Dignity for All Students Act
Engage NY - NYSED resources related to Common Core Learning Standards
NYS Immunization Policy Guidance, dated August 2019 [pdf version]
CADRE - The Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education
Sample letters for communicating with your child's school
Sample Letters
Letter of Understanding [editable Word document]
Requesting a 504 Plan [editable Word document]
Requesting a CSE Meeting [editable Word document]
Requesting a Functional Behavioral Assessment [editable Word document]
Requesting Additional Evaluations [editable Word document]
Requesting an Assistive Tech Evaluation [editable Word document]
Requesting an Independent Evaluation [editable Word document]
Requesting Initial Evaluation and Parent Referral to CSE [editable Word document]
Requesting Records [editable Word document]
Requesting Reevaluation [editable Word document]
Requesting Reevaluation after No Changes to Program or Placement [editable Word document]
Student with a 504 Plan, Notifying School about Bullying [editable Word document]
Student with an IEP, Notifying School about Bullying [editable Word document]
Starbridge is a New York State Parent Training and Information Center (PTIC), serving all of New York State except the 5 boroughs of New York City and Long Island. The contents of this website were developed in part under a grant from the US Department of Education, #H328M150079. However, the contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government Project Officer, Carmen Sanchez.
Early Childhood and Early Intervention
Early childhood
Monroe County Early Intervention
Center for Early Literacy Learning
URMC Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities
Transition from High School to Adult Life
ACCES-VR - NYS Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation
Transition Readiness Questionnaire (Includes questions in English and Spanish)
Ready by 21: supporting all children and youth to be ready for college, work and life
TransitionSource - support for educational programs and agencies in NYS
Disability Car Insurance: What Are My Rights?
Tip Sheets:
ACCES-VR - Roles and Responsibilities for Young Adults and Parents
Disability Disclosure in a Community Setting
Disability Disclosure in a Postsecondary Institution
Housing Discrimination and Accommodations for People with Disabilities
Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE)
Key Terms for Self-Directed OPWDD Services
Life Beyond High School for Students with Developmental Disabilities
Medicaid Service Coordination (MSC)
NYS Commission for the Blind (NYSCB) Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Preparing Your Child/Young Adult for Work
Social Security Administration (SSA)
Tips for Navigating Non-Sensory Friendly Places
Post-secondary Education
Transitioning from High School to College Academics: Taking the shock out of the change
College for Students with Disabilities: A Guide for Students, Families and Educators
College Consensus Complete Guide to College for Disabled Students
Think College! College options for people with intellectual disabilities
Technology Resources for College Students with Disabilities
WXXI Educational Outreach Center Adult Education
Employment and Benefits
ACCES-VR - NYS Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation
Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE)
Ticket to Work
- Guide sheet on How It Works [pdf]
Guide for Job Seekers & Workers with a Disability
The Viscardi Center - National Business & Disability Council
The Workplace Accommodation Toolkit from the Job Accommodation Network
Mental Health
Mental Health Association (MHA)
MHA Fact sheets:
- Starting to Think About Mental Health
- What Plays a Role in Developing Mental Health Conditions
- Maintaining Good Mental Health
- Recognizing When You Need Help with Your Mental Health
- What to Do When You Need Help
- Where to Go
- Terms to Know
- Additional Resources
NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Enlaces en Español
Guía sobre las Leyes de Discapacidad
La página principal de Pacer Center
ACCES-VR (rehabilitación vocacional)
Derechos Civiles - document
State Offices and Organizations
NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPPWD)
ACCES-VR - NYS Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation
New York State Dispute Resolution Association, Inc.
New York State Disabilities Advocacy Association and Network (NYS DAAN)
NYS-TEACHS - New York State Technical and Education Assistance Center for Homeless Students
National Offices and Organizations
Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE)
Center for Implementing Technology in Education
Center for Parent Information and Resources
Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund
Learning Disabilities Association of America
National Association for Gifted Children
National Association of Parents with Children in Special Education (NAPCSE)
National Center on Accessible Educational Materials
National Center on Response to Intervention
National Dropout Prevention Center for Students with Disabilities (NDPC-SD)
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) page on parent involvement
US Department of Education/ Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Wrightslaw - information about special education law
Specific disabilities
Goodwill Vision Enterprises (formerly ABVI)
National Center for Learning Disabilities
Rick Lavoie - information for parents & teachers of children with learning disabilities
Brain Injury Association of NYS
Executive Function in College Students after a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) (document)
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
The Autism Council of Rochester
MATT: Managing Autism Together Today
William Stillman - Demystifying Autism
NIMH Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorder
Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater Rochester and The Finger Lakes
National Tourette Syndrome Association
Flower City Down Syndrome Network (FCDSN)
New York Deaf-Blind Collaborative
National Center on Deaf-Blindness
Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS)