Keep Costs Down - Keeping Parents Away from the CSE
ShareThisThe best way for the DoSE to achieve its primary mission to reduce costs of special education to the District is to be passive. Even thought it is supposed to do so, the Special Education...
View ArticleKeep Costs Down - Top 5 CSE Delaying Tactics
ShareThis1) "the dog ate my homework" - the District can shred your letter and then claim it never received the letter. Now a complaining parent is forced to resubmit the letter and the 30 day clock...
View ArticleKeeping Costs Down - The "Pre-Meeting" Hustle
ShareThisGiven the number of people involved in a CSE, including "outsiders", the District may lose control of the outcome in a CSE meeting so when a parent does get past the delaying tactics, the DoSE...
View ArticleKeeping Costs Down - CSE Meeting CYA Tips
ShareThisThe DoSE is required by New York State law to provide you with copies of ALL of the reports, evaluations, records and any other document BEFORE the CSE meeting begins. What this means...
View ArticleSpecial Education in New Rochelle: Keep Costs Down, Assume Parents Will Sue
ShareThisThere are two things parents and guardians must ALWAYS keep in mind when dealing with the Department of Special Education in New Rochelle: (1) the primary mission of the Department of Special...
View ArticleSample Letter Requesting a Referral to the CSE in New Rochelle
ShareThisNOTE: Copy and paste the text below into a word processor and fill in the details about your child. When you fill in the blanks remove the dotted lines and the terms in brackets to create a...
View ArticleEverything You Need to Know About Special Education in New Rochelle (but were...
ShareThisIf you suspect your child has a disability or your child has a documented disability then there are certain steps you need to follow in order to get services for your child through the New...
View ArticleSpecial Education Website Resources
ShareThisUS Dept of EducationOffice of Special Education and Rehabilitative ServicesSection 504 of the Rehabilitation ActOffice of Civil Rights (OCR)No Child Left Behind: A Parents Guide (Spanish...
View Article"Cheat Sheet" for Requesting Special Education Services in New Rochelle
ShareThisMain ArticleComprehensive Overview of Applying for Services from the Special Education Department in the City School District of New RochelleSub-Sections of Main ArticleWhy Parents Must Keep...
View ArticleDear Blabby: Summer Camps for Special Needs Kids
ShareThisDear Blabby,My son is extremely high functioning, slightly speech delayed, could use some work on attention skills etc. I am looking for a camp that will motivate, stimulate and move him...
View ArticleDear Blabby: My Daughter Hates School
ShareThisEach week Ms. Blabby provides her best advice for children with special needs. She answers your email questions then posts the best and most interesting letters on her blog [more].Dear...
View Article"Cheat Sheet" For Parents Seeking Special Education Services in New Rochelle
ShareThisDear Blabby here to remind you that "spring has sprung" which means its time for the school district to spring its traps on gullible parents who still believe they can trust the District when...
View ArticleDear Blabby: Technology Experts at New Rochelle Schools Causes Confusion
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View ArticleDear Blabby: Is Soccer Playing Prohibited at Columbus Elementary School
ShareThisDEAR BLABBY: There is a sign posted in the cafeteria at Columbus school who prohibits playing soccer at the school. Any idea why playing soccer is prohibited at Columbus Elementary...
View ArticleDear Blabby: When Was the Last Perfect Game in New Rochelle Little League?
ShareThisDEAR BLABBY: Many years ago (over 50) Tom Pugliese pitched a perfect game for the Jets in the New Rochelle Little League. Are there records to show whether anyone else pitched a perfect game...
View ArticleDear Blabby: Can My New Rochelle Neighbor Chop Down Trees Whenever He Wants?
ShareThisDEAR BLABBY: My long-time neighbor went all Paul Bunyan on me recently, cutting down several beautiful trees on their property, next to my property. I am not too happy about it. Can any one...
View ArticleDear Blabby: What is the Origin of New Rochelle's "Hazlehurst Park?"
ShareThisDEAR BLABBY: I live in the Hazlehurst Park neighborhood of New Rochelle near Emerson Avenue off East Main Street. What is the origin of "Hazlehurst Park?"Signed HazelnutDear Hazel,Hazelhurst...
View ArticleDear Blabby: What Happened to AJ's Burgers??
ShareThisDEAR BLABBY: I drove by AJ Burgers today and see brown paper covering the windows. Their Facebook account is deactivated. Their web site is just more brown paper with the words "? five one...
View ArticleDear Blabby: Will the Old Thruway Diner Ever Be Replaced?
ShareThisDEAR BLABBY: I am still missing the old Thruway Diner since it closed to make way for a Walgreens at Main Street near Weyman Avenue. I recall hearing that there would be a new diner built in...
View ArticleDear Blabby: Is the Post Road Veterinary Hospital one of the Oldest Buildings...
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