The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is responsible for the development, implementation and enforcement of laws (both federal and state) pertaining to education in New York. The Department is supervised by the Board of Regents, made up 17 members who are elected by the State Legislature. The Regents appoint the Commissioner of Education who is the chief administrative officer of the Department. The current commissioner for NYSED is Dr. David Steiner. The Office of Special Education (OSE) is overseen by Associate Commissioner for Special Education, Rebecca Cort Ph.D, and falls within the Office of Elementary, Middle, Secondary, and Continuing Education (P-12 EMSC) Education. NYSED Organizational Flow Chart
NYSED Special Education Office
Website of the Special Education Office of the NYS Special Education Department
Regulations of the Commissioner of Education - Parts 200 and 201
Part 200 and 201 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education are the NYS regulations to conform to the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The Part 200 regulations are the special education law for New York State. A topical index link is available to assist in finding regulations related to specific issues or topics
The Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Part 100
This Part 100 Regulations page provides access to sections 100.1 - 100.16 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, which specify requirements for elementary, middle and secondary school programs in New York State including Response to Intervention programs, academic intervention services, diploma requirements, and other areas relevant to the education of students with disabilities within general education.
Special Education Publications
Publications and policy memoranda issued by the New York State Education department regarding issues related to implementation of special education in the state. Publications are indexed according to topic area or date of publication. This is a good area to search when looking for more information or guidance on a specific topic or area of concern.
Technical Assistance Centers/ Resources funded by NYSED
Provides links to technical assistance resources and guidance materials are available to school districts, parents and others interested in the education of students with disabilities.
Special Education Hudson Valley Regional Office
Special Education Quality Assurance oversees preschool and school-age special education services. Regional Associates coordinate the review process and also provide technical assistance to parents, school district personnel, and private providers. The Hudson Valley region encompasses Sullivan, Ulster, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester. This page contains a lists of all the school districts and BOCES served by the Hudson Valley office, as well as contact information.
