Special Education Preschool Unit

Preschool Special Education

Mission: The VESID Special Education Policy Unit ensures that preschool children with disabilities are getting timely and appropriate services in the least restrictive environment and that those services are coordinated with State and local agencies. The Policy Unit provides technical assistance, policy development (legislation/regulations), training, approvals for special education preschool programs, and monitoring of certain early intervention programs.

Who to Contact:	VESID-Special Education Policy and Partnerships Unit
	Room 1624 OCP
	Albany, N Y 12234
	518-473-2878
	518-473-5387 Fax

Temporary Task Force for Preschool Special Education

Publications:	Review a listing of all available publications on line

Preschool Special Education Data:	Data and reports to support reform -
	Final Report of the Longitudinal Study of Preschool Special Education, September 2007
	Regents Reports on Preschool Special Education - February, 1999

Early Intervention:	Calculating Dates to Plan Transition from Early Intervention to Preschool Special Education
	Early Childhood Direction Centers
	New York State Department of Health

News and Announcements:	Timely information from Special Education

Quality Assurance for Preschool Programs:	If you have general questions about preschool special education or have a specific question about preschool special education services, please contact your regional office for assistance

List of Approved Preschool Programs:	Current listing of approved preschool programs

Resources:	Helpful Websites
	New York State Office of Teaching
	New York State Office of Professional Licensing
	Elementary, Middle, Secondary, Continuing Education
	Program Services Reimbursement Unit
	Office of Child and Family Services

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