NYC Public Schools provides information about special education evaluations and referrals. For preschool children ages 3–5, families work with their local Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) and an approved evaluation site. For students attending NYC public schools, evaluations are handled by the school’s IEP team. Regional Committees on Special Education (CSE) handle evaluations for school-age students in religious, private, or charter schools, or who are not enrolled in school. After parental consent, the evaluation must be completed within 60 calendar days. Evaluations may include psychological, social-history, physical/health, observational, and other assessments as needed. Bilingual evaluations are available when indicated.
NYC Public Schools Special Education Office
Email: SpecialEducation@schools.nyc.gov
For general questions or help identifying the appropriate special education contact.
For your child’s evaluation: contact the school’s IEP team if your child attends an NYC public school. Preschool families and families of school-age students served by a regional CSE can find their local CSE/CPSE office here.