Special Education

Ask Regina Skyer: A Child Advocate And Special Education Attorney

Submitted by Helen Chernikoff on Fri, 03/22/2013 - 13:13

This column will address reader’s questions and concerns regarding their child’s special education needs, as well as the services, programs and entitlements available within New York City.

Regina Skyer
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Kids With Special Needs To Get New York City School Of Their Own

Bucking inclusion trend, early childhood educator says many families want a school tailored for children with disabilities.

01/15/2013
Julie Wiener
Associate Editor

Ilana Ruskay-Kidd was tired of kvetching.

The JCC in Manhattan’s nursery school has an inclusion model. Judith Gold
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Special-Needs Families Fighting Jewish Day Schools

Painful battles to get their kids placed.

06/09/2010
Adam Dickter
Assistant Managing Editor

In three years, Jodi and Gavin Samuels may face one of the most difficult decisions of their lives.

Born with Down syndrome, their daughter Caily, now 2, will outgrow the Chabad preschool program she attends on the Upper West Side. That means her parents will have to choose between sending her miles away from home to a Jewish program for children with disabilities, such as one in Teaneck, N.J., or to a public school.

Jodi and Gavin Samuels with daughter Caily, who they are trying to keep in a Jewish school. Michael Datikash
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