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Contact Information
Office of Special ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ®
89 Washington Avenue
Room 309 EB
Albany, New York 12234
For inquiries related to a specific student, contact the Special ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® Quality Assurance Regional Unit or seqa@nysed.gov
For inquiries related to special education policy, contactÌý518-473-2878 or speced@nysed.gov
The Office of Special ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® works to promote educational equity and excellence for students with disabilities through its roles and responsibilities to:
- provide support to parents navigating special education services and programs via Special ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® Quality Assurance (SEQA)ÌýRegional Units;
- oversee the implementation of federal and State laws and policy for students with disabilities;
- provide general supervision and monitoring of all public and private schools serving New York State preschool and school-age students with disabilities;
- establish a broad network of and providers to work directly with parents and school districts to provide current information and high-quality to improve results for students with disabilities;
- ensure a system of due process, including special education mediation and impartial hearings;
- assists with the mission of theÌýNew York State Justice CenterÌýas it pertains to approved residential schools serving students with disabilities; and
- meet with stakeholders through the Commissioner's Advisory Panel for Special ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® Services.