FAQS

URBAN STUDENT SUPPORT

Who is eligible to begin receiving special education services through Urban Student Support?

Children ages 5+ who have a NYC Department of Education IEP/IESP or children who have been receiving special education teacher services (SEIT) during preschool and require continuation of the service.

What if my child does not have an IEP or IESP?

Urban will guide parents through the referrals, evaluation, meetings and approval process. We will advocate on your child’s behalf to get the services s/he requires.

What services are available?

Student Advocacy; SEIT; SETSS (P3); Speech therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Counseling; Paraprofessionals; Oral Transliteration.

How are special education services conducted at Urban Student Support?

Urban’s special education services are typically done in a 1:1 setting, targeting academic, language, social- emotional, developmental, and behavioral skills. The educational team learns about your child, plans appropriate, attainable goals, pairs them with a suitable special education teacher and continuously monitors the child’s progress.

What are related services?

Related services are support services that relate to education indirectly. Some examples of related services offered at Urban are Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Counseling, Paraprofessional Services and Oral Transliterator Services.

Where do services take place?

Our services are student-specific and individualized. Services can be provided in the student’s school or home, the Urban Center, remotely via video conferencing, or hybrid.

What is an IEP?

IEP stands for Individual Education Program, namely the document created by the Committee of Preschool Education (CPSE) and/or the Committee of Special Education (CSE). The IEP is a legal document; it must be created by adhering to legal procedures, and it indicates a child’s classification, program recommendation, related services, goals and objectives.

What is an IESP?

IEP stands for Individual Education Program, namely the document created by the Committee of Preschool Education (CPSE) and/or the Committee of Special Education (CSE). The IEP is a legal document; it must be created by adhering to legal procedures, and it indicates a child’s classification, program recommendation, related services, goals and objectives.

What is the IEP to IESP Conversion Process?

If your child currently has an IEP and will attend a Private School, the IEP must be converted to an IESP. This is done by attending a meeting with the CSE and signing the Prior Written Notice stating that your child is parentally placed in a Non- Public School. Urban supports parents in all CSE communications and meetings.

What does Turning 5/ Aging Out mean?

This refers to the time when a child turns 5 and ages out of the CPSE (Committee of Preschool Education) department to the CSE (Committee of Special Education) department. A child turning 5 prior to December 31st of the current year is considered a “turning 5” even though they may only be 4 years old now. A special “Turning 5” IEP meeting is held and your child’s IEP and recommendations may change.

What is the Turning 5 process?

Your participation in the Turning 5/Aging Out process, as a parent, is extremely important. Parents must sign a Notice of Referral, attend evaluations when necessary and attend the turning 5 IEP meeting. You should obtain copies of new assessments and evaluations before the IEP meeting (contact the CSE team if you didn’t get copies before the meeting). A school age IEP/IESP will be developed if the CSE team determines that your child is eligible for special education services. You will receive a Prior Written Notice and the IEP/IESP by mail or email 2-4 weeks after the meeting. Urban fully supports and guides parents through every step in the process including disagreement of recommended services.

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