Coming Up: Annual Zero-to-Three Network Conference--Friday May 13th
April 18, 2011
 
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Important Citywide Parent Survey
April 5, 2011
NYC Public Advocate Bill De Blasio wants to learn more about what parents experience as they navigate the special education system here in New York City.
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Early Intervention Parent Leadership Training Cancelled
March 29, 2011
This event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at another time.
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Toddlers with Austism Spectrum Disorder Roundtable
March 11, 2011
On Saturday, March 5, Early Childhood Specialist Nina Lublin, RCSN Founding Director Tondra Lynford, and several RCSN families were among the 100 + invitees to “Toddlers with Autism in NYC–A Public Policy Roundtable on the Challenges of Enhancing Early Intervention Services for Toddlers with Autism Spectrum Disorder.” The event was held at Hunter College’s Roosevelt House, as part of an “invitation-only” conference coordinated by the Department of Pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medical College and Hunter College’s Center for Autism. The event was funded in part by the FAR Fund.
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Manhattan DD Council Legislative Breakfast Tomorrow!
March 9, 2011
Friday, March 11th, we will have our Annual Legislative Breakfast at Barnes & Noble, Union Square 33 East 17th Street. Now more than ever, we need your presence and participation in this important event.
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Budget cuts mean uncertain future for five schools serving some of NYC's most vulnerable students
February 25, 2011
 
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Kindergarten for Children born in 2006
February 18, 2011
Was your child born in 2006?
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Update on the After-school Inclusion Project

February 17, 2011
Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc.
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Proposed Federal Budget Includes Increase for Public Education

February 17, 2011
We’re pleased to see that, including early intervention, the President’s budget proposal increases IDEA funding by $250 million. General overview of the proposed school increases here.
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RCSN Special Camp Fair Photos
February 17, 2011
Thanks again for making the RCSN Special Camp Fair 2011 such a success. And thanks to Hugh Chatfield for his beautiful photographs of the event, which can be viewed here.
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More on Charter Schools: Citywide Council on Special Education Meeting This Thursday
February 14, 2011
CALENDAR MEETING AGENDA Date: Thursday, February 17, 2011 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Aviation High School, 45-30 36rd Street Queens, New York 11101
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NYC Dept. of Health/Div. of Mental Hygiene, Parents, and RCSN

February 11, 2011
Family Focus Group/Autism Spectrum Disorder—Feb. 10, 2011  
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Concerns about the Proposed NYS Budget
February 2, 2011
The Governor’s proposed budget will have a major impact on families of children ages birth-3 with special needs. The proposal includes changes to the Early Intervention Program, which provides direct services to families with infants and toddlers with disabilities.
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From Lori Podvesker, en route from the annual SEPC conference in D.C.
January 27, 2011
A thrilling conference. What a privilege to meet advocates for change from all over the country. What a rich, inspiring community of parents dedicated to justice for children with special needs!
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From RCSN’s Lori Podvesker at the SEPC annual conference in D.C.:
January 26, 2011
From the "Rethinking Challenging Behavior: Successful Supports in the Inclusive Classroom" session, a key discussion centere
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The top things you need to know about Charter Schools!
January 19, 2011
The top things you need to know about Charter Schools!
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ReelAbilities: NY Disabilities Film Festival - February 3-8
January 6, 2011
ReelAbilities: NY disabilities film festival is dedicated to promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories and artistic expressions of people with different disabilities.
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Help for grandparents, aunts, uncles, and others caring for children with special needs
January 5, 2011
It can be overwhelming to discover that the child you are raising has a health, learning, emotional or behavioral issue, and to understand and navigate the education and community services systems on their behalf. You are not alone. RCSN can help.  
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New IEP Forms and Notices are Here!
December 20, 2010
The New York State Department of Education (NYCDOE) has developed a new IEP form, Meeting Notices for preschool and school-aged students, and Prior Written Notice, which will be used in all NY school districts by the start of the 2011 school year.
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Please Help Protect Services for People with Developmental Disabilities
December 1, 2010
Services for people with developmental disabilities are in grave danger.  Governor-Elect Cuomo must reduce New York State’s enormous deficit, and he will have to make cuts. It is up to each and every one of us to prevent huge cuts to our services.  We cannot afford to be silent!
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