Parents

The Beyond Access Series (separate from the staffing-facing Beyond Access Forum) is an online initiative to support families by covering special education topics and fostering a community of assistance, connecting families to a broader circle of special education experts. Sessions will be held via Zoom from 7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. on April 15, May 6, 13 and 22; please periodically review the Beyond Access Series webpage for additional sessions that will be added through June. Currently scheduled events include:

• Super Summer 2024: Exploring Summer Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (April 15) 
• Transition and Postsecondary Pathways for Students with Disabilities (May 6) 
• From Application to Admissions: Understanding Various Specialized Programs for Students with Disabilities (May 13)
• Impartial Hearing Orders: How Do They Get Implemented? (May 22) 

Interested families should register via the Beyond Access Series webpage.

Note that language access is available in American Sign Language (ASL), Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Mandarin. Please share this information with your families. For support in Bengali, Urdu, French, Russian, and Korean, families should email beyondaccess@schools.nyc.gov at least five days before the chosen event.