Editing Openai/695c2a7d-de9c-8006-a97b-db86849d4859 (section)

=== Assistant: Got it. ===
Got it. I’ll give you two ready-to-use pieces right now—no extra questions needed:

==== Private School or Homeschool + Special Education Services (IESP) ====

===== If you enroll your child in a private school or homeschool at your own expense, you may request an Individualized Education Services Program (IESP) from NYC DOE. =====

⚠️ This is not a full IEP.
✔️ It does require DOE to provide certain special education services.

===== - SETSS (Special Education Teacher Support Services) =====
* Related services (Speech, OT, PT, Counseling)
* Itinerant/specialized supports

===== You must submit a written Notice of Intent to NYC DOE requesting an IESP. =====

📌 Always keep copies of all correspondence.

===== Free / Nonprofit =====
* Advocates for Children of NY (AFC)
* INCLUDEnyc
* NYC DOE Special Education Contacts

Advocacy & Consulting
* NY Advocates 4 Kids
* Wayne Rock – Special Education Advocate
* Being Special NYC / Advocate of Choice
* J&J IEP Special Education Consulting Corp
* Lead With Your Voice
* Smart Idea Group
* Starting Point Services
* PASEN
* Advocacy for the Special Ones
* Wynn Advocacy
* Waypoint Advocates
* Graham Behavior Services

Legal Support
* Susan Luger Associates (disputes, due process, tuition reimbursement)

===== - Keep your IEP open with your district if possible =====
* Supplement services through insurance, nonprofits, or private providers
* Homeschool associations and advocates can help interpret NYS requirements

===== This process is stressful and often met with pushback. =====
✔️ Mental health and SEL supports for scholars and families are essential.
✔️ Weekly or bi-weekly family support meetings are often helpful.

===== Document. Record (when legal). Follow up in writing. Track timelines. =====
Accountability is built on documentation.

==== ### ====

☐ Copy of current IEP (or last IEP)
☐ Evaluations and progress reports
☐ Proof of private school enrollment or homeschool intent

===== ☐ Write a Notice of Intent requesting an IESP =====
☐ Include:
* Child’s name & DOB
* School year requested
* Statement that child is parentally placed in private school or homeschool
* Request for IESP services ☐ Send via email + certified mail if possible

===== ☐ Ask for updated evaluations in writing =====
☐ Track DOE response timelines

===== ☐ Bring documentation =====
☐ Request specific services (SETSS, speech, OT, counseling, etc.)
☐ Take notes or record (where legally allowed)

===== ☐ Confirm provider assignments in writing =====
☐ Track missed or delayed services
☐ Follow up weekly if services are not implemented

===== ☐ Email supervisors =====
☐ File written complaints
☐ Contact advocates or legal support
☐ Preserve records for reimbursement or due process

If you want next, I can:
* Turn this into a printable PDF
* Draft a Notice of Intent template
* Create a DOE email escalation script
* Rewrite this for a Facebook/WhatsApp post
* Add a “What DOE won’t tell you” section

Just tell me the next move.