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The Niskayuna Central School District is committed to providing high-quality special education and support services for our resident students who qualify for such supports. Programs and services are coordinated by the district's Office of Student Support Services, which encompasses the district's Committees for Special Education at the preschool, elementary and secondary levels.

News & Announcements


update: Grade 8 Transition Night rescheduled for March 18

The Grade 8-9 Transition Night meeting for CSE students that was canceled because of inclement weather on Feb. 23 will take place on March 18 at Niskayuna High School's Little Theater at 6:30 p.m.


Office of Student Support Services  debuts the Program Spotlight

picture of teacher working with studentsThe Program Spotlight features programs and services offered through the Office of Student Support Services and highlights learning activities in classrooms throughout Niskayuna schools.

The first Program Spotlight focuses on co-teaching at Birchwood Elementary School. More on this month's Spotlight


Save the date (and room) for Dessert Nights

Enjoy coffee and dessert while attending several informative meetings hosted by Niskayuna's Student Support Services/Special Education Department throughout the 2009-10 school year.

  • October 20, 2009
    Overview of the Autism Spectrum

  • November 17, 2009
    How to Navigate the IEP Process

  • January 7, 2009
    Co-Teaching Update Informational Sharing

  • February 2, 2010
    PreSchool Parent Information Night for CPSE students

  • March 2, 2010
    Grade 5-6 Transition Night for CSE students (canceled)

  • March 18, 2010*
    Grade 8-9 Transition Night for CSE students
    (meeting will be held at Niskayuna High School Little Theater)
    Note: This meeting was originally scheduled for February 23, but was postponed due to inclement weather.

All meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Board of Education Room located in the District Office, 1239 Van Antwerp Road, unless otherwise noted.


Parent Transition Sessions 2009-2010
for students with disabilities and their families
Planning for life after high school for students with disabilities doesn't have to be such a daunting task. Capital Region BOCES Transition Coordination Team and several school districts throughout the Capital Region are collaboratively presenting transition workshops for students with disabilities and their families. View a schedule of meetings and topics (PDF)



H1N1 resources for teachers of students with special needs
Online resources on the H1N1 virus are available for teachers of students with special needs through the One Place for Special Needs Web site. Included are lesson plans on germs, videos demonstrating correct hand washing, sneezing and coughing into your sleeve, activities, social stories and more. Other links include preparing for an emergency, flu tracker and CDC’s H1N1 guidelines for early childhood programs, K-12 schools and higher education.
 


*Note: Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view PDF documents and can be downloaded for free from the Adobe Acrobat Web site.

 

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Family Dessert Nights Informational Meetings

Co-teaching
(PDF of parent presentation

TA Professional Development schedule

Niskayuna C.A.R.E.S


Parent & Family Resources


State Education Department Resources
(Links on this are to the NYSED Web site.)

AUTISM Information



 
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