Reimagining Special Education

On January 31, 2024, the New York City Public Schools published this composition by the Special Education Advisory Council to reimagine special education in New York City. On December 1, 2022, Chancellor David Banks announced plans to form a Special Education Advisory Council to reimagine special education in New York City. The goals of the advisory council were to (1) support the design of a long-term vision for special education in New York City, (2) collect information on student and family experiences to inform planning, (3) generate recommendations for improving special education, and (4) build awareness of special education . . .